Some FAQs about next year

I’ve gotten quite a few questions about this coming year, so I thought I’d take a minute to cover a few of the more common ones. If I miss anything you’re wondering about, let me know and I’ll add it to the list:

Why Gordon-Conwell?

Gordon-Conwell (GCTS) is a great seminary with an excellent reputation for equipping those called to ministry. They also offer EXCELLENT financial aide, which is something I can definitely use!

What’s the Partnership (matching) Grant?

I’ve been accepted to Gordon-Conwell’s largest grant! The Partnership Program provides students with $9,000 per year for school in order to help people enter Christian leadership less burdened by debt- a good thing since the field doesn’t pay much. I will also receive training in stewardship and other ministry skills as a result of being in the program.

I’m asked to build a team of supporters who will receive monthly updates from me and commit to pray for and/or financially support me. Since I only have to raise about half of the money, donations are virtually doubled! That being the case, even a very small pledge is a huge blessing. If you are interested, email me (randydemary@gmail.com) and I’ll send you some information.

What will your role be with Chi Alpha?

While I’m in seminary I’ll be ministering at the University of New Hampshire! There is a growing ministry and I’ll be discipling students and potentially teaching some advanced classes for those who are ready to go deeper in their faith.

Since I will be a full time student myself, I have chosen not to take the lead on a ministry since that would be… ambitious (or insane!). Instead I’ll be taking on a reduced load and working alongside some friends that are already established on the campus.

Will you have time for all this?

Yes! I have already found several creative ways to get double the value out of my time and I’m looking for more. One example is a seminary class I am taking that requires me to lead a small group on spiritual disciplines that I will be able to do with students at UNH. I love getting two for one!

Does the way I send you financial support for Chi Alpha change?

No. It’s all exactly the same. If you would like to start supporting me on the matching grant (which would be appreciated!), that’s completely separate and you would just need to fill out a pledge card.


I hope that answers anything you may have been wondering about. Please keep me in prayer during this time of transition.

More Than Words Can Express

I want to say thanks to all of you who made it out last night to "Fettuccine Festivities", the thank you dinner I held for supporters in Lafayette, LA. We had a great time catching up and sharing a good meal, and I was glad for the chance to answer your questions regarding what next year will look like. Fun all around.

For those who couldn't make it, I'm sorry you missed it! We'll have to do it again. It was far too much fun to only have once.

As I was thinking about it all this morning, I was overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude toward all you. The ministry that we are part of only happens because you have chosen to join me making it possible. Your selfless monetary gifts release me to invest my time in ministering to students. Thank you for caring enough about them to make all that we've accomplished together possible, and thank you for believing in my dreams of doing something meaningful God's Kingdom. You are appreciated more than words can express.

Prayer Requests

There are a lot of things that I love about what God has called me to, but right up at the top of the list has to be knowing that there are so many people praying for me and the work I'm involved in on a daily basis. It's a huge blessing, so thanks for that! Here are a few things that are current needs:

• The Move- Things are coming together nicely! Pray that the drive up will be uneventful.
• Finances- Please pray that God will provide for all of my needs, and provide new supporters to join our team during these difficult economic times.
• Church & Small Group- I've been blessed with a great church family and small group here in DC and hate to leave them! Please pray that the Lord will provide the same in Boston.
• Thanks- Take a minute to thank the Lord for new members of this team that are joining every week, a great deal on a place to live in Boston (half my current rent!), and a very successful small group ministry among DC students this summer!

Please email me your prayer requests so I know how to pray for you as well. This ministry is a team, and lifting each other up in prayer is part of what we do.

Welcome!

Welcome to Team Connect! It's my hope that this will become a connection point for me to communicate with all of you who are part of this ministry team. I'll be posting prayer requests, photos, and stories of how God is working on campus to help keep you connected with the mission. I plan to post every Monday (my first prayer request is to live up to that!) to make sure things stay current.

Please feel free to shoot me an email with any feedback you may have!