Greetings from Golden Colorado,

I do believe summer has finally arrived. We had snow clear up through May. It is one of the greenest springs I have seen in quite a while.

Genesis 8:22 says, “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”

The seasons remind us of the faithfulness of God. Things are as He has promised. While things in this world are always changing and uncertain, we can put our trust in the One who never changes, and who is the same yesterday, today and forever more, Jesus Christ!

A couple of weeks ago I met with a Pastor for the first time. They were so grateful to have someone to be a pastor to them. As I listened to their story I was reminded by the Lord of how important this ministry is as these pastors are often out on the spiritual battlefield leading and investing in others for the sake of the Gospel and people’s souls, but they themselves are struggling with the challenges and difficulties as well.

One thing I am more conscious of all the tie in our busy world is that it does not take that much to be an encourager to others. A phone call, note, email, text, or a kind word of hope and encouragement can make a huge difference.

One of the common cords that I hear from Pastors is that they do not get a lot of support from the places you might expect it. This is not to be negative towards anyone, but it reinforces that the need is great, and this ministry is helping to meet that need.

The same is true for those I am mentoring. It is a joy to see these younger leaders wanting to learn and grow in their faith in God as well as in other areas of their life.

Thank you for your support of this ministry in both your prayers and in your giving. I would challenge you to empower this ministry as well by encouraging someone in ministry as often as you can. There are those in your life that you can impact as well.

May God Bless You Richly,

Pastor Rick Messer / Pastor of a church without walls.

(Me with my mentor who is now 95 years old)