Hello blog readers and subscribers!
I told you in a recent blog update that I’ve been seeking to pastor an Anabaptist congregation since I joined the Mennonite USA back in June. I also told you that I was going to preach “in view of a call” over Labor Day Weekend. I’m happy that I can now share the good news with you.
I’m the new lead pastor of Christiansburg Mennonite Fellowship!
CMF is a Mennonite church in the New River Valley region of Virginia. The church is situated between two university towns (Radford & Blacksburg), surrounded by mountains, and filled with awesome people.
We are hoping to be able to move to Virginia next month, and so we would really appreciate your prayers as we work out all the details for a major transition. We can’t wait to make the big move and begin another chapter of life and ministry. We’re very excited about the road ahead.
Thank you for your prayers and support. From David, Lanna, and Kainan.
D.D. Flowers, 2013.
The Centrality and Supremacy of Jesus Christ 
September 9th, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Awesome! I am sure it will be a big transition, but exciting, too. May God give you His heart for His people in the New River Valley area.
September 9th, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Thanks, Sean! Yes, big transition but very exciting.
September 9th, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Congrats, David! Welcome to MCUSA!
September 9th, 2013 at 12:41 pm
Thanks, Robert!
September 9th, 2013 at 12:45 pm
YAY and Praise to God! He has released blessings on us, David.
Jay
September 9th, 2013 at 12:47 pm
Thanks, Jay! He has been very good to us.
September 9th, 2013 at 12:53 pm
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I know you will do a great job! I pray God will bless you as you move into a new journey and a new state.
September 9th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Blessings, Preacher!
September 9th, 2013 at 4:04 pm
Ha! Thanks, Barry.
September 9th, 2013 at 4:46 pm
My family roots are in that part of Virginia. My brother is a Virginia Tech graduate and I’ve spent many a weekend in Blacksburg. It’s a wonderful place to live. Next time I’m up there on a Sunday I’ll be sure to visit CMF! Blessings!
September 10th, 2013 at 6:29 pm
That would be great! Come and visit when you’re in the area.
September 9th, 2013 at 5:04 pm
Great news! Really happy for you. May God bless and watch over you during the transition.
September 9th, 2013 at 7:42 pm
Do you know what conference you will be in? My wife an I are MCUSA in Western PA who know a pastor and her husband who just moved to a church in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
September 9th, 2013 at 8:36 pm
We are in Virginia Conference, two hours from Harrisonburg.
September 9th, 2013 at 8:09 pm
I rejoice with you David. That is wonderful news. You will continue to be in my prayers as you seek to be faithful to Him who is able to do more than we can ask or think.
September 9th, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Amen!
September 10th, 2013 at 6:28 pm
Thanks, Chris!
September 10th, 2013 at 4:09 am
Do you need a youth pastor? (I am turning 50 and I live in Africa, but why would that be a problem?) Jokes aside: If there is one thing I have experienced by following your blog, then it is that you have been wonderfully gifted and prepared for a teaching ministry. Writing is great, but it has “pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe”. Many blessings on this new venture, my brother.
September 10th, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Thanks, Tobie! I’ll let you know when they get to the point of needing a youth pastor. 🙂
September 10th, 2013 at 7:05 am
Congrats! Blessings on you, your family, and your new congration. May God’s peace and joy reign in your lives. In challenging times may you recall the joy you felt in this call to serve him. Peace
September 10th, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Congrats David! May God give you and your family peace in this time of transition.
September 10th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Congratulations David! Although I’m (selfishly) a little sad that you won’t be pastoring here in Spring, I will continue to look forward to your shepherding through your blog. May the Lord continue to bless you, your family and all whom you shepherd in Virginia. Prayers for a safe move.
September 11th, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Thanks so much, Reina. It sure would be good to see a revolution among Christian churches in Texas. I pray it comes soon.
September 12th, 2013 at 6:56 pm
I grew up about an hour from here, right across the border in West Virginia. Most beautiful country in the US. Enjoy country life.