Trevor in Seattle

Greetings to my friends around the world! 

My last update was over a year ago. It seems fitting to pick up the torch (or keyboard) where I left off. There is no better time of year than when we are saying goodbye to Summer and hello to Autumn to flip the page and open to a new chapter.

Rather than being a victim of neglect, this blog has been a victim of my processing; processing all the events that occurred in Japan, and even prior to Japan. So much happened while I was there that I was left with some heavy emotions that I can't even explain.

Now, a year later, I feel I finally understand and am ready to move on to the next phase:  and the next phase is going back.

When I was in Japan, I felt like I was at the height of my existence; that I was finally where I was supposed to be. Once you feel that way, there is no going back to "normal".

So what am I doing? In order to serve long term (3+ years) you need to have a coupla years of Bible School under your black [bible?] belt, so I am attending Calvary Chapel Bible College in Seattle. I am officially moving out in two weeks,

and am super stoked to see what God has in store for me there.

Several doors have opened for me as well. My friend and his wife pastor a Japanese Church literally just a few blocks from where I'll be living, so I am hoping to do my internship there and help all I can with their ministry to the 留学生 (foreign students).

I am also hoping to take saxophone and vocal lessons on the side to help prepare for my future ministry plans.

As I near my four year anniversary to the day I was called to Japanese ministry, I can't help but look back and bask in the glory of God and all he was able to accomplish through my broken life. It has been an incredible beginning to an incredible adventure. My eyes have seen amazing things, and I can't wait to see what happens next. 

Thanks to everyone's loving support. You're the best.