Jenny and I had the opportunity to take the week and head to the North American Christian Convention on Tuesday - Thursday of last week. Those of you who don't know what this is, it is a Christian Convention of churches, mission organizations, bible colleges, publishing companies and everything in between. For most this convention is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, pray, and learn alongside those who are also involved in the ministry. For me all of this took place, but in a another way "networking" was at the center of the convention for me.
Normally this is not something that I enjoy doing, I tend to spend much of my time listening and learning rather than trying to make contacts with people. But this year was different, for I am searching for a job in the future and I am truly seeking to make some contacts in the Christian Church realm. With this being said, I spent much of Tuesday walking around the convention center, seeking out opportunities to mingle and meet people of influence in the fields I am seeking to move into in the future.
One such group I was able to speak with just by chance was One Mission Society of Greenwood, IN. Much of the conversation with Garrath who works at OMS I had no idea that they were stationed in Greenwood, IN. But when I found that this group was located in Greenwood, it peaked my interest. My fiance and I have set a meeting with this group in order to speak about any job opportunities they may have available in the future. A group opportunity for me to seek out employment with a God centered group.
But what I find most interesting about this whole situation and my continued job search as a whole is the role that God is playing in the whole situation. As I was walking around the entire convention, the one booth I happened to stop at was a society that is within 5 miles of were I currently work and is also seeking out employment of someone like me. I do not think it was a coincidence that I happened to stop at this booth, but it was God who was leading me to the place I was called to go. God continues to do so throughout the process of choosing a job as well. I have continued to ask for trust in God and he is giving me opportunities to do so and I truly believe that God will continue to provide for me and my fiance.
When it comes to "networking" I am not necessarily a fan, but when it comes to "networking" God has become the center of my contacts and trusting in him is at the center of all that I am.
For another day,
Alec
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