Sunday, April 2, 2023

One of my favorite parts about NextSteps is the opportunity we get to connect people to a community. Whether that is a Group or joining a DreamTeam, bridging the gap between them and a loving community where they can belong is something truly special. Taylor took GrowthTrack in October and was looking to get connected and find people. In Jan/Feb, I got the chance to meet her. She joined the Music Team at Perrysburg. I was playing one weekend and got to connect with her and hear more of her story. In March, me, Taylor, and a good friend of mine, Zoe, were all on the same weekend. We got to hang out and get to know her more, and one day in between services, she said that she didn't know a lot of people. So I took her around and introduced her to some of the DreamTeam and Staff. Fast forward to the end of March, she came up to me and thanked me for introducing her to the people I did and making a big church feel smaller. She talked about finding a community of people who not only want to pour into and encourage her as a person but in her faith meant the world to her. Her getting connected at CedarCreek and finding community led her to tell her family and them coming to church. She and her family are all getting Baptized next month! How beautiful is that! I am so excited to see what the next few weeks hold for her as she steps further into her purpose and how God has wired her!!