[ca] update from director James Bennett...
posted by codi bennett , Dec 13, 2011
Hello Faithful Friends & Family!
I hope this letter finds you enjoying this holiday season and anticipating all God has in store for you in 2012!
You all have been so faithful to support and encourage [ca]dre as well as myself and my family. I know that some of you have started hearing about the shift that is coming here in Arkansas, so I wanted to keep you up to date on a couple changes in Codi and my world.
Over the past few months, Codi and I have had the opportunity to get involved at one of New Life Church’s extension campus in Cabot. The more we have spent time there, the more God has stirred our heart that the people there need a shepherd. They need someone who will be there for them; someone to teach them Truth. Codi and I believe God has chosen us for thsi endeavor! As of this weekend, we have officially been announced as NLC Cabot’s new campus pastors. It is quite an exciting time. We do not yet know what to expect completely, but we do know God is faithful to those who are obedient. We have taken this first step, so we trust God to continue leading us through the process.
So what does this look like in regards to the world of Cadre Acadmey? Great question!
My new pastoring role will come alongside my role in [ca]dre. Aaron Kruse and Katie Watts will continue overseeing the day in and day out schedule of the program. I will still act as Director and meet with staff and leadership on a consistent basis. Chapels, big events and workouts will be where I continue to get face time with all the students. My heart is to see this vision flourish, and I will do all I can to make sure this happens.
For next year… We are hoping to have [ca]dre campus directors at all three campuses: Conway, Little Rock and Cabot! As God continues to grow this vision, we know students will need more direct, focussed leading. Having specific directors over each campus will aloow more students to be discipled by staff on a regular basis.
I thank you for your continued prayers as my family and the students make these transitions. It is such an exciting time, and I am thankful for such a great support system!
Making the Most,
James Bennett
-cjb-
