Since I launched Leave It Behind over three years ago, I have been guided by a simple phrase - change versus more of the same. It's never been more true than today.
After seven years serving one of the most amazing churches in the country, I will be starting a whole new adventure in October.
It's been an incredible time professionally, personally, and spiritually. I've worked with outstanding people on an endless list of challenging projects and learned everything I know about technology and the web. I'm so thankful for the chance to have been part of such a creative and dynamic place dedicated to the relentless pursuit of people far from God. My passion for Fellowship Church is the same today as it was when I attended my first service in 1999.
The idea of working for a web company has always intrigued me, though, and God has opened the door to a phenomenal opportunity.
What's the next step? More on that soon!
wow...i am not even sure what this post means entirely, but it seems like something fantastic is in store for you. Sometimes the hardest part is to see all the possibilities, not from our vantage point, but from God's.
Posted by: eloy ramirez | September 26, 2007 at 10:49 PM
Oh the suspense! Even though I don't know what it is, I know you'll be good at it.
Posted by: Andy Knight | September 27, 2007 at 07:25 AM
You will be very missed Brian! I am excited for your new adventure however...Who will be there to watch Jephy?! :)
Posted by: amy Farish | September 27, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Wow Brian, bless you as you make this move, may you stay close to the Father. You have guided a huge part of what fellowship church is today, by overseeing and creating their web presence. May the Lord bless you in your new adventure! We look forward to hearing about it and how it shapes the web world and blog-o-sphere.
Posted by: Jimmy Williams | September 27, 2007 at 10:49 AM
Wow Brian, I an excited for you. Praying for you Lori and Ben. May God bless your journey and use you in great ways!
Posted by: Terry Storch | September 27, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it. There's a lot of fun stuff ahead and I'm excited to share it with all of you.
Just not yet :)
Posted by: Brian Bailey | September 27, 2007 at 11:39 PM
I can't wait to hear more about it! I know that this must have been a tough period of seeking the Lord's Will with this decision and I know that He will bless your efforts. You may be much more impactful outside the walls of a church. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Lord will use your abilities to continue building His Kingdom the way that He sees fit.
Posted by: Chris E. | September 29, 2007 at 09:36 PM
it sounds like congratulations are in order, and we hope to learn more about this next chapter in your life, and the fun you'll have with a dot-com kind of environment :)
Posted by: djchuang | October 02, 2007 at 12:27 AM
WHAT is this nonsense?!?! I do not approve, just for the record. :)
Posted by: Crys | October 04, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Crys - next time you'll think twice before you change offices :)
Posted by: Brian Bailey | October 09, 2007 at 01:36 PM