A brief update on the Oaks family including prayer request.

Letting the Gospel redefine our measures of success.

How will they hear?
And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?
Romans 10:14-15

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Spring Forward

Launching a network of marketplace chaplains is a process of trial and error. So as Spring ends and Summer comes into focus, it is times to recalibrate some aspects of New Vertical.

While many functions of New Vertical have performed as good (if not better) than expected, some are in need of adjustment. Summertime is the perfect season to make these changes.

The biggest challenge (opportunity) we are trying to solve is with our discipleship process. How can we invite people into a deeper engagement with Jesus in the context of their work, community, etc.? More on this in the next section.

P.A.T.H.

The P.A.T.H. process connects our faith story into the variant themes of life. It is a discipleship process combining resources from my MDIV, MBA, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Pastoring. I am excited about this for several reasons.

It incorporates the gospel as a "through line" in all areas of life.
It fosters stewardship and creativity.
It is measurable.
It is transferable so other chaplains can use it.
But most of all... It is flexible so those unsure of their belief system and those who follow Jesus can use it.

Please pray for this work as the process is being finalized. By faith we will begin using P.A.T.H. by Mid-Summer.

Get Away!

Through the years I have learned that "Getting Away" brings together two essential resources.

An outside perspective
Personal reflection

When we apply the outside perspective with our personal reflection amazing things happen.

Solutions clarify
Change is expedited
The fruits of the spirit take deeper root

You will recall that last month we took a group of men to North Georgia for a mini "Get Away". In April I was grateful for another "Get Away" that combined multiple groups. Each night we gathered around the table for an open discussion on Faith.

Summer Tour

As mentioned above, this Summer will be a season of recalibration. Another important step in this process is raising financial support. The goal is to leverage the summer travel season as an opportunity to visit and increase our financial partners. Please pray for us as we ask God for the resources to build and maintain a network of marketplace chaplains.

Prayer needs

None of this can happen without God's blessing. We ask for you to join us in prayer for these needs.

P.A.T.H.
- for our first group to be full
- for our first group to be like minded
- Wisdom as we finalize the details
Support
- 4 new Church partners
- 8 new families as monthly partners
Praise
- Participants on the West Trip and from our luncheons have shared a desire to follow Jesus.

Join the Team

Our ability to proclaim Christ in unreached areas of the Marketplace depends on the support of others.

Your one-time or monthly support equips New Vertical to proclaim Christ to community leaders beyond the reach of the local Church.

The goal is to build a network of chaplains that engage a broad range of communities.

Grateful

We know support comes in many forms. We cannot pioneer marketplace ministry without you. Thank you for your support. You are loved and we are grateful.
His Grace is enough.