I meant to update you all sooner, but with all the political action, I let it slip down the priority list. It appears that there will be a change coming for the Crane family. It was announced publicly at our church on Sunday night that they are reducing the number of pastoral staff. As a part of that decision, the church leadership has decided to eliminate my position, primarily because of the financial constraints of this year's fiscal budget.
For many people, to be put in such a position would be considered a detrimental development. But if God is still in control, which we believe He is, then He'll guide us from this season of ministry into whatever is coming next. In the meantime, I would appreciate the prayers of those of you who are the praying type as I look for a new job. I have the option of staying at the church until the end of June, so I'll be knocking on whatever doors present themselves between now and then. (If any of you have any leads, let me know. :) I'll keep you all posted as this situation develops. 
Our church has a pastoral position!! Come on out to the Pacific Northwest! We'd love to have you and they even have some sort of Republican dinner every year here that one of our friends heads up or something like that...
Posted by: Abby | January 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Now wait a second, Abby. Despite my friend, Crane-neck's affinity for the Pacific Northwest, I'm quite sure he would rather come to FORT WAYNE, IN. In fact, John, I'm pretty sure God told me you should just go ahead and move up here on faith that He has something lined up for you. =0)
Posted by: Peter Eicher | January 30, 2008 at 10:51 AM
With the great gift God has given you it shouldn't be too hard to find something. I enjoy listening to you speak.
Posted by: Greg | January 30, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Hey John, check out Village View Community Church (http://www.villageviewchurch.com/) in Summerfield, FL. We're in the process of hiring three additional pastors over the next several months.
Posted by: Mike Erickson | January 30, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Cranes aren't allowed to leave the west side of Indy. Sorry guys!
Posted by: Mandy Leech | January 30, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Although I may not have faith in your god, I do have faith in your positive messages and ability to bring people together for a rational discussion.
I hear there's a job opening up in Washington DC next January. House included! It's not too late to run as an independent...
Posted by: Resident Atheist | January 31, 2008 at 11:47 PM