Growth is Painful
Today was not what I expected. It has been filled with tears, frustration, and a deep sense of wondering if I have what it takes to keep moving forward. Most days I feel fairly confident in what I do and how I move through my task but in the past several months those moments of confidence have waned as I have stepped deeper into the world of technology. COVID has required me to jump into Zoom and learn on the fly, to be connected to a larger faith community that shares news on official updates, provides tips for making our gathering times more meaningful with a sense of ease and allows you to ask questions when you can't find the right button or YouTube video to guide you through the chaos. In the past couple of months, I have dabbled in Facebook Rooms, Microsoft meetings, developed more in Canva than I ever cared to do, and have researched what a new church management software that would move beyond just financial but help us as staff members and volunteers do ministry with ease