Hello friends and followers of the blog,
I wanted to share some exciting new developments in the life of my family and ministry. As many of you know, my family left Texas at the end of 2013 to follow the Spirit’s leading to reenter vocational ministry. In January of 2014, I began pastoring Christiansburg Mennonite Fellowship in Southwest Virginia.
The last few years have been a blessing. While we came intent on staying a good while, the Lord has made it clear to us that he is moving us on to another place.
On Sunday April 3rd, an announcement was made that I have received the call to become the next senior pastor of Grantham Church in Mechanicsburg, PA.
[Watch the announcement at Grantham Church]
Grantham Church is a historic Brethren in Christ Church (BIC) located next to Messiah College in South Central Pennsylvania, just 10 minutes from Harrisburg, the state capital. This strategic Anabaptist church of about 400 people serves Messiah College and the surrounding community.
Please pray for us in our transition. We are expecting our second child, Judah Lee, any day now. Thankfully, my wife Lanna will get to stay home with our boys. But in the meantime, I know she would be especially grateful for your prayers toward a joyful birth experience and quick recovery. Also, pray that our 3 year old Kainan (pron. “Canaan”) will adjust well to his baby brother.
My last Sunday in Christiansburg is June 26th. We will be moving the following day. I’ll begin work at Grantham on July 1st and preach my first sermon on July 17th. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated during this time.
Thank you for walking with us on the journey of faith.
Grace & Peace,
David Flowers
The Centrality and Supremacy of Jesus Christ 
April 26th, 2016 at 3:12 pm
Congratulations David and Spouse! I attend an Anabaptist – Church of the Brethren Church in Pottstown, PA. We have friends that are attending Messiah College. Welcome to Pennsylvania! I will be praying before your July 1st arrival.
April 26th, 2016 at 3:16 pm
Thank you, Pamela!
April 26th, 2016 at 3:49 pm
Wow, David, that’s great! I visited Messiah College years ago for a conference on Messianic Jews. And a Houston Christian grad who i taught goes there now.
Blessings to you all, Jay
April 26th, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Thank you, Jay! Miss you. Hope you’re doing well.
April 26th, 2016 at 4:17 pm
Congratulations David!
April 26th, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Thanks, Bill!
April 26th, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Very exciting News brother! I’d love your private comments on Facebook on the differences of beliefs and church culture among Mennonite USA and Brethren In Christ (BIC). I am currently pastoring in a Mennonite Brethren congregation. I figure after your current pastorate you’d have more hands on the ground practical experience of these cultural and denominational distinctions
April 26th, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Congratulations buddy!!!
God is great! I pray for blessings for your family, your transitions, and God’s people.
I know Grantham will be blessed to have you.
April 26th, 2016 at 6:02 pm
Thanks, Aaron! Much appreciated, bro.
April 26th, 2016 at 8:28 pm
All the best as you look to this time of transition. I have friends at Grantham Church and it seems like a really good fit. You will be missed in VMC.
April 26th, 2016 at 8:29 pm
Thank you, Beryl! I’ve made some good friends within VMC and will miss them. I appreciate all you do.
April 26th, 2016 at 10:59 pm
Gorgeous area, I know tons of people in Lancaster county. The choir might have sang at that church, don’t know for sure though.
April 27th, 2016 at 5:28 am
Hi David,
Congrats on your new appointment!! That’s indeed wonderful news.
We’re also working with the IBICA to possibly be the first BIC affiliated church in Ghana, so it seem there’s much we share in common. God be with you in your new position bro.
Cheers.
April 27th, 2016 at 10:28 pm
Very cool. Thanks!
April 27th, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Delighted that you will be joining us at Grantham soon, David! Kathy and I retired after teaching in Zambia for 40+ years, and I continue to work with the accreditation of theological education in Africa. This week I am leading a team in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Rich Stuebing
April 27th, 2016 at 10:28 pm
Hello Rich, I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your work. Blessings!
April 28th, 2016 at 11:27 am
I am so proud of you! In 2013 I remember being upset you were moving so far away but as I grew spiritually I came to understand and realize that you moved not for you but because you are not just a fan of Christ but a follower. So proud to see you doing God’s work and letting him speak through you and make an impact in this world. I love you very much and miss you guys. Love your sister, Emily
April 28th, 2016 at 2:28 pm
Thank you for sharing that, Emily! It means a great deal. We love you and miss you all as well. Your brother, David
April 29th, 2016 at 10:32 am
Exciting days ahead! May God bless your obedience.
April 29th, 2016 at 10:36 am
Thanks, Sean!