A Need for Prayer
Last week I had a really good friend of mine named Dan Thompson who is the pastor of Crossroads Church in Lincoln, NE tragically pass away after a bad accident on the interstate. I have known Dan since I was a teenager (my parents attend Crossroads), but over the last 5 years he has really become a great friend of mine. Dan was more than just a friend, he was a HUGE encouragement and blessing to me.
When I was in the preparation phase to launch Relevant I met with over 40 pastors to ask them if they would be willing to financially support Relevant as we worked to start it. Every church and pastor told me NO, except 2…Dan and Crossroads being one of them. Dan and Crossroads church have been an enormous blessing to me and Relevant. He was one of the few pastors who was always there for me, giving me guidance, wisdom, encouragement, and feedback. I love this man…and I am going to miss my friend deeply.
Dan loved Jesus with all of himself, so I know He is loving life today. However, I ask that you pray with me for Crossroads Church. They just unexpectedly lost their pastor of 25 years…without any warning. Crossroads has spent many hours in prayer for me and Relevant, so I am asking you to please pray for them today. Pray that God gives them peace, that He unites them, that people come to know Jesus through this, that leaders emerge to lead them forward. Please pray!
Pastor Ronnie