Big Announcement

Yesterday was one of the toughest days that I've had as a Youth Pastor. We had to communicate something significant to our students. It's a decision that came after months of God moving in my heart and in Angie's heart. It's exciting, sad, difficult, emotional, and incredible all rolled into one.

At the end of January, The Hamptons will be moving to the Atlanta area and I will be joining the staff at West Ridge Church (www.westridge.com) as their new High School Pastor. It's an unbelievable opportunity for us to serve in a great church and we're so thankful for the door God has opened for us!

Why West Ridge? West Ridge is not just a random church I found on the internet. Instead, it's a church that we have personal ties to. My youth pastor from 7th-12th grade, Brian Bloye, moved to the Atlanta area and started West Ridge the summer after my senior year of high school. 14 years later, they are a multi-campus church of over 5,000. God has done some powerful things in that church over the years and I'm humbled to get to serve alongside Brian and the rest of the team!

The sad part about this is it means saying goodbye to people we love. It means no longer being heavily involved in the lives of teenagers we deeply care about. And it means leaving a city like Nashville that has been home to Angie and me for 11 years. Nashville has been the only home Angie and I have had as a married couple. And The People's Church has been the only church we've been part of as a married couple. It will be a difficult transition, but one we feel God is calling us to make. My last day at The People's Church will be January 22.

I knew yesterday was going to be tough, and I was right. I'm thankful that in spite of the sad news, everyone has been very supportive to Angie, the kids, and me. That just goes to show how incredible the people are that we've lived life with over the last 11 years.

Now...anyone want to buy a house?