Scott Clark

Within the last two years I have learned so much. The countless times Pastor has told me that there are things He constantly reminds me of that have become second nature to Him (in encouragement) and slowly but surely I do my best to get them and then forget about them until one day I’ll be walking a volunteer through something and I’ll think “HEY WAIT A SECOND, PASTOR TOLD ME THAT” but I wont even have to think about it anymore (well not actively anyways).

I am so thankful for my time at Journey Church over the last 2 and a half years. I have been forced out of my fears, negative tendencies, bad attitude, etc. Not that I dont slip back sometimes, but thanks to Pastor Michael, Pastor John, and my teammates I’ve been able to make mistakes, fall on my sword, adjust, feel the pain of loss, joys of success (best Christmas EVER!!! ) man up and get my butt ripped (miss it Pastor), and learn about the Grace of God. AND THAT’S THE BIGGEST LIFE CHANGER. Understanding Grace.

Understanding God’s massive room for mistakes and even blessings on top of that when we’re walking that line He’s set before us, because believe you me, I’ve made mistakes, and God’s not given up on me. He IS that loving Father we all dream about hugging us and telling us He loves us unconditionally. Sometimes it’s just on His terms, He is God after all.

Back to my first point though. It’s been 2.5 years at Journey Church, and amidst all the learning, mistakes, doubt, discouragement, fun, joy it would have been another 2.5 years without 2 things:

1. Mentors that Mentor – don’t mince words and get confrontational when needed
2. Law of Process – Meaning consistent learning/challenge

You know this is convicting as I write it, because the men who have spoken into my life don’t wake up and go if Scott asks for a challenge today I’ll give it to Him, they are men of the word, integrity, and the cajones to do whats needed. Im convicted because my excuse for not being more like that myself is fear. Fear of being wrong, Fear of being misunderstood, Fear of not being liked. And seeing other men around me that need a challenge or even a rebuke (like I often do) I give into this fear.

I have to repent because just like I need other men, I know that I need to be that to other men, and that means standing up and being a man. Honestly, I still need freedom in this, I don’t have my breakthrough yet, but I’m not going to give up.

Still I wouldn’t even be here without those two things, so here’s a question or two for you.

Are you being mentored? (have you asked for it)
If so, are they blowing your precepts away or blowing smoke up your butt?  Even good intentioned mentors or meetings can just hinder. If thats the case then can YOU step up and create the atmosphere for change? For a long time I just sat knowing my meeting time (years ago) was ineffective, but I couldn’t say what was hard to hear.

Are you applying the law of process?
Meaning, are you reading books consistently to strengthen your weaknesses and reinforce your strengths? Day after day are you working toward a goal? Even if its minute steps… the law of process is the only thing that will lead to significant change apart from God’s radical transformation.

As I continue to do these things myself I can only imagine what lies in store. I can never achieve or succeed (on any meaningful level) apart from Christ, but with the Christ in me I am an overcomer, a son, a disciple, heir, messenger of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank You Jesus! God please continue to transform me. Make me like you, and bless the men in my life who want that as well.

So it’s been about a week or more since my last post so here are some updates.

First on the list is the continual changing of my blog here. 1. I really enjoy playing with graphic designs, so don’t be suprised that it changes often and will continue to do so. 2. I am hoping to improve on the design and provide more resources more effectively for you on the many things I cover on the blog here. For instance, the books and music I am currently enjoying can be near the top now side to side as opposed to having a list that goes all the way down the page. I hope you find it helpful.

Ashley and BooBoo are back. Yeah!!! I am so grateful for them. I am truly blessed.

The worship team is growing spiritually, emotionally, and physically. What’s new is that I warned them a few weeks ago that God is moving, the team is changing, and the end product will most likely not look like we expected it to. Some of that is common sense, but God really pressed it on my heart to say that, and I even had them repeat it back to me. So presently I believe they are starting to believe what I said. And it’s great.
– Physically, we have 2 vocalists practicing with us now, soon to join us on Sundays.
– Emotionally, the team is facing some fears and challenges to grow in the areas we need to to better serve and LEAD the church, and a possible new worship leader is in training. God is great!
– Spiritually, I am doing my best to study, seek, and trust God like never before. I will probably be leading my team through a book starting within the next week or two. I think I have decided to take the team through the book in pairs. Sarah & John, Mark & Amanda, Amy, Heather. In other words; separately but at the same time to really share my heart with the team on what worship is, and why WE, AT JOURNEY CHURCH, do it. Not to mention those pairs all have separate roles within the ministry so it will allow me to address them more specifically.

Again God is good!! I could never do these sort of things without acknowledging and trusting in God that HE has called and equipped me to lead my family, this team, and our church both in congregational worship and in life. I am just Scott Clark, a 24 year old married guy with Daddy issues, a daughter of my own who I will try my hardest to not give daddy issues to. I used to be bullied from as early as I can remember. I later decided I didn’t want to go to college, cuz I hated studying and reading. Years later I’m here. I’m just a regular guy who God has gotten a hold of, and is using my life to, once again, prove how merciful and faithful He is. I want more of God, and hope to take people with me as I go. I am always so honored and blessed to be able to serve in the capacity that I do each and every week, and I am always excited to honor God through music. God is good!

P.S. I am getting baptized this Sunday!! WOW, a minister in the church getting baptized? Yes. When I did it as a kid I had no grasp on what dying to myself and being raised into life with Christ meant. So booyaah, I am declaring it this sunday! That’s me!! I’m ALIVE!!