5 Reasons why the Mesaeh Family is Committed to DCC

 

In my absence, I thought it’d be a good idea to write you all a brief reminder of my commitment to DCC and the ministry God has called us all to do.

Even though we are separated by many miles, I think of you often and long to return home and get back to building the Kingdom with you! 

Here are five reasons why:

 

1. We still have work to do

Habakkuk 1:5 (NLT)
⁵The Lord replied, “Look around at the nations; look and be amazed! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it.

I do not think we have even scratched the surface of what God has brought us here to do.

Small groups, a Bible institute, an organic and professional leadership training program, a permanent face as THE community-serving church in the area, and a Christian school preparing our children both academically and spiritually are just some of the many plans God has on the horizon for DCC.

 

2. Our friends are here

Philippians 1:3 (NLT)
³Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.

Over the past year and a half, Hannah and I and our boys have made some truly wonderful friendships. Hannah and I sincerely feel God caused our paths to cross with these friends for two very important reasons: (1) to build us up, encourage us, and hold us accountable in our walk with Christ, and (2) to serve as complementary partners in Kingdom work.

 

3. The people have untapped potential

Romans 12:6–8 (NLT)
⁶ In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. ⁷ If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. ⁸ If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

The more time I spend getting to know the people being drawn to DCC, the more I am amazed at all we can do together. The men, women, boys, and girls sitting in our pews all bring unique backgrounds, passions, and skillsets to Jesus’ church. I firmly believe the majority of those abilities are currently sitting dormant. As your pastor, I am committed to finding out what those are and helping you draw them out in service to the Kingdom.

 

4. Defiance needs more Jesus

Jeremiah 29:7 (NLT)
⁷ And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you... Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”

Many people in Defiance do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. A quick survey of churches in the area reveals very few models able to withstand the constantly evolving world around us. DCC can be that church on the forefront of ministry—successfully adapting our methods to ensure the timeless Message is preached, from this very congregation, by our children and our children’s children until Jesus returns.

A relevant and modern church firmly committed to using contemporary methods, technologies and language to teach and model the timeless Gospel will thrive in Defiance. I have a vision for DCC to grow and expand so fruitfully that we would be able to take advantage of the new Hwy 24 as people as far as Ft. Wayne or Toledo come to Connect, Grow, and Glow with us.

 

5. We’re devoted

Galatians 6:9 (NLT)
⁹ So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Coming to Defiance wasn’t a decision we entered into lightly. It was one I prayed over, sought much council over, and finally reached after a period of study and fasting. Many factors went into our decision, and I ultimately made that decision with the full conviction that it was completely within God’s will.

While frustrations in ministry come and go, to leave before we’re finished would be to say God made a mistake in bringing us here. He obviously didn’t. So, we’re here for the long haul. I plan to sweat, laugh, cry, rejoice, and worship with the fine people of DCC for years to come.

To God be the glory for the things he hath done,

-bill