Big news!

We have some big news to share! We want to share what God has been doing in our lives and our hearts this year.  Over the course of this time, we've been talking through prayer and ideas about what to do with the next season.  We have felt that God has been speaking to us and calling us to step out of ministry for now, but we haven't fully understood the whys, hows, or whats of it.  Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that He wants to move us on to another form of ministry that we are unclear about yet.  We are going to take the next two years to seek him and look into opportunities that come up, with the potential of entering back into full-time ministry, as that is where our heart lies.  I think at the same time, we are going to be open to anything he speaks.  During our time here at YWAM Lakeside, we've built community with our local church and gotten to know quite a few people that we feel deeply connected with, so we will be staying in Montana for now. We trust and love these people and we're not ready to pack up and move away from everything at once (YWAM and our church community).   We hope this will make our transition smoother, and we look forward to having some time freed up to be more involved with our church.  I have a job for now with a local restaurant that I have built relationship with over the years and I think it's going to be a good fit.  Erika is going to teach voice lessons and she will be looking for a part time job.  Honestly, with the changes we're about to make, we need your prayer and love in our lives as it will be difficult to step out of full-time ministry for now.  Even as I write this I am tearful thinking about all that Jesus has accomplished in my life and the life of my family during our time here.  My life will never be the same because of his work and the people he has placed me around for these 7 years.  On a last note, YWAM will continue to process donations for us for 3 months after we leave, so if you feel led and would like to be a part of helping make our transition a little smoother, you have the option to continue to give through the end of 2015.  If not, we understand. We THANK YOU for all your prayer, financial sacrifice and love in our lives.  You have been God's hand of provision and physical backing of what he has wanted to do in and through us during this time.  We love you, and if you have any questions, feel free to call us or email us and we would be happy to talk with you more. 

Blessings, 

Jason, Erika and Beckett Goodfellow