I had the privilege of spending the last 4 weeks in the heart of the Episcopal Diocese – The Cathedral Domain. I’ve always been a spiritual person, one who spreads faith and listens to people when they have something bothering them, but something about that place and the people there and that ministry has changed me. I’ve really been doing some self reflection, looking back on my life and where my priorities have been. Sure, I’ve worked the last year on Wednesdays doing Youth Ministry, but that hasn’t been my main focus. I’ve been focused on starting businesses, making money and consuming my time with the Internet and Computer work. As I look back, I’m disappointed in what I’ve done. I’ve let churches and people brainwash me into thinking that Youth Ministry only needs to be a one night a week job. I haven’t given it all of my attention and going after the job that in my heart I love doing.
Today that changes. I spoke at Jr. Conference at the domain about not being afraid of doing something and to look at things as a new chapter in the book we call life. And with the death of my friend during Senior Conference, I realize that life is too short not to go after the dreams you have, and that we really have to carpe diem, seize the day, live life to the fullest.
I’m not going to let my life be consumed by the Internet any longer. I’m still planning on doing everything I am involved with online, but some things will be changing. I am going to be changing my Facebook account from a Profile to a Page, so hopefully I can convert most of my 1,000+ friends to add my Facebook Page by going to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ryan-Courtade/99481534473 and clicking on “Become a Fan”. I’m going to get rid of the distractions I have online and use the resources I have to promote my beliefs and to minister to those out there that need a friend.
I will use my blog, www.ryancourtade.com, as a place to put my thoughts and feelings on different issues so that you can be informed, inspired, and called to act. And you can subscribe to the RSS feed or look for my updates on Twitter (www.twitter.com/RCourtade). My life is going to be changing and I am going to be doing everything in my power to promote Youth Ministry and work full time with a church. What church? That’s uncertain, but I have big plans and big ideas. What the future holds for me is unknown, but I promise to keep you updated here.
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Your Friend in Christ,
Ryan
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