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[WilliamFloyd]

Currently I find myself in a dry place. I don't really feel led to visit any local assemblies, so I'm ust sitting back enjoying my wife and son and waiting upon clear direction from my Lord. I was led to inquire into a couple of institutional pastoral positions, though. It kind of shocked me, but after I thought about it it made sense. There are two in particular which I'm waiting on, but only one which I can see as being the place where I can do what the Lord would have me do in a pastoral capacity.

The one I'm really interested in is in Brawley, Caalifornia. It's a small 'non-denominational' assembly which I'm told is made up of mostly older people. This is a 'Senior' Pastor position and even has a small parsonage. It's very close to the Mexicalli/California border which is very appealing to my wife since she has so many family members in Mexicalli. For me, I am interested in it because in a Senior Pastor position I would, hopefully, be able to introduce the people to things which they've never experienced before. I'm not at all interested in building my own kingdom or in numbers. I'm just wanting to share what the Lord has given me. To tell the truth, I kind of seeing myself doing something along the lines of training them and sending them out so that they can turn around and help do the same. I would rather see many smaller assemblies which actually help people grow in their walks, rather than have the large impersonal Sunday Service type events. I think it would be good to also share the pulpit with those other people who are gifted and called to speaking ministries. That way so many more people would be fed.

As for the other assembly, it's actually an Associate Pastoral position and it's right here in Riverside County, California. But I'm not too keen on it, though I'm giving them a chance. I went to their website and there were things which placed a check in me. One of the leaderships goals is to become a 1000 member community in 2010. That screams personal kingdom building to me. We should simply be focused on introducing people to our Lord, and helping others in the faith/family to grow in their walks/callings/giftings. Numbers are irrelevant. That seems like the tpye of place which doesn't practice any kind of Scriptural discipline or have any real sense of community. I'm more than willing to be an 'associate pastor' but I'm not interested in being anyone's "shorty", if ya know what I mean. Many times what is meant by the term associate pastor is 'yes man' and I can't be that.

Actually, as I type this post up I realize that I have already made up my mind about it and I can't accept it. So it looks like I only interested in one.

So there ya have it. There's not really much more on my heart at the moment other than the usual seeking His face. Blessings and hugs to you all.

[WilliamFloyd]

Well I didn't get the position. I discussed it quite a bit with my wife and am kind of glad in a way. I'm not the type of person who is easily controlled and I'm not politically correct. It would very very hard for me to assimilate back into an institutional type of assembly and it would definitely wrinkle feathers if I had the power and authority to change things. So I'm thanking God for knowing what's best and just waiting on Him to open a door. Blessings.

[WilliamFloyd]

To let everyone know, I have decided not to renew my space for this website and it will probably be taken down shortly.

I decided not to renew my account for many reasons. I'll try to share some so that those who may still visit from time to time, can understand and would feel led to pray for me.

1. I've lost the passion which I once had for it. I don't feel as if I'm reaching the people as the Lord intends for me to.
2. I've developed and attitude of boredom, mixed with frustration in it. I have seriously cut back on my visits to other discussion forums and websites because I've found that it has only saddened and frustrated me to read much of the error and corruption which is promoted.
3. Change will only come when the people and religion itself are openly confronted in a way which must be publicly dealt with. I can't allow myself to be known as simply another 'internet prophet' or 'internet apostle'.

Though I find the internet to be a great medium in reaching people, I realize that it's not the way in which the Lord would have me be about the task which He has given me. I'm sure that I'll one day be more active on-line again, perhaps with something more personal, like a blog where it's purpose will be more along the lines of fellowshipping rather than promoting change. I still have a great deal to say, but just feel that this is the season for me to draw the sword which I've been given and to truly enter face to face battle on the front lines.

If any would like to reach me, my personal email address is hiswill_i_am@yahoo.com. I will continue to check back in here until the site is closed down.

[WilliamFloyd]

After much prayer and other circumstances, I've decided to continue with the website. I"m not sure if I'm going to continue using forum software or switch over to a blog structure. But I'm definitely keeping my site going. My wife counseled me that I should and believe me that's saying a LOT! It kind of took me back, so I've got to go with it. Anyways, I pray that ht eLord gives me the words to speak and the motivation to speak them!

[WilliamFloyd]

You may have noticed that I've changed my username and am using my real name now. I feel that in order to be accountable for myself and those things which I present as messages, commands, instructions, or the heart and mind of the Lord that it's necessary to be as transparent as possible. If anyone wants to make a one time only name change, contact me and I'll chnage the permissions for you. It's only fair, isn't it?

I also have some other news to announce. I have been lead to write again. I've added a section on my main page, restorethechurch.org, under the writing section. I've listed it as seeds of truth. These writings aren't lengthy doctrinal pieces. They are more designed to provoke thought and mold understandings by simply presenting pieces of Scripture and as little commentary or proposed questions as possible. There may also be simple questions which I may ask which are designed to may people think by their obvious answers. Some of the topics which especially lay a hold of me, I may turn into forum discussion points or place in the Scripture forum. If there is anything which anyone would like to discuss or critique, please feel welcome to do so on your own.

One last thing, I am also feeling that it's time to call out those members of leadership and the corruption which they condone and promote who the Lord sends me to. Please keep me in prayer concerning this aspect of my calling. It's hard and I only want to go as far as He would have me go. But at the same time don't want to hold back when I shouldn't. All for His Name, Honor, and Kingdom.

[WilliamFloyd]

I'm not going to be on-line much in the coming weeks, I'm figuring until early May, when we expect to be in Mexicalli. I expect to be making trip there with my mother-in-law before the actual move in order to survey any damage from the recent earthquake. From what I know, some tiling from over the porch collapsed and there are some cracks in some walls. But we won't know the extent of the damage until we get there. I'm hoping and expecting that the house will still be livable. so any prayers anyone could lift up for us would be greatly appreciated. It's funny to me how soon after I have peace with making this move, this happens. I haven't recieved any communications or warnings from the Lord in regards to these plans, so I'm still expecting all to be well.

[Brian]

William,
The day of the earthquake the Lord laid you on my heart, I prayed for you then, of course, but I thought the relation was just a california relation, but now I see it was otherwise. I will stay keen on the call to intercede.

The unfortunate situation will both harden and soften hearts, and, as we both know, the Lord seeks for the broken in spirit.

There is No Fear in God's WILL! Everything will line up just like He wants it to.

Much Love,
(HugsnBlessings)

[WilliamFloyd]

Ok, I've got major news. There's been a problem with my passport, so we won't be moving to Mexicalli in the foreseeable future. I was prepared for this eventuality, so I'm alright with it. So, I'm just seeking clarity and direction. Thanks for everyone's prayers.

[Pandora]

~ Interesting, I was just thinking this week
regretting an oppurtunity that I may've have missed to have
physical contact (fellowship) with you and your wife in The States.

Pondering how it may have been The Lord
Who showed me twice to send you money by Western Union.
How The Prophet prophesied over me last year that
I would be vacationing 0ut West in Ministry with some Mexicans.

And Now, how I would be looking for another.....

Maybe we need to talk & pray
about what it would take to jump start things out there.

Interesting also, because I'm a little dyslex
I still often look up words that I know how to spell in the dictionary.
I just looked up the word vacation. And the first spelling of it I came to was "Vacation Land".

[WilliamFloyd]

I will definitely be praying about a lot of things, including what you shared. There was something which you said one time to me about a black man, I think it was, that I believed was me. But I didn't want to put my own hand in the mix, so to speak. I had to leave it to the Lord to bring about on His own.

On one hand I'm disappointed that I won't be able to live there, because I've lived there before and I loved it. But at the same time, I had questions in me that I just couldn't let go of. I know, and have told my wife many times, that my call was to America, and I couldn't understand what would be happening with a move to Mexico. Even though, I would be only 5 minutes over th border, still it raised questions. Also, I have ideas concerning podcasting and even starting a radio or public access tv program, which I couldn't do in Mexico. I was also wondering how I could possibly be a bishop of an assembly if I couldn't communicate freely, though my faith told me that God could overcome that obstacle.

So for me, it could have gone either way. I'm just glad that it happened the way it did before we did things which we couldn't take back. So blessed be the Lord!