In this episode I share a few lessons on life and leadership that we can glean from the changing seasons of nature. I also share a huge announcement about the future of the Small Town Big Church podcast and my journey in life.

• If you live in an area where you experience all 4 seasons in a year, this will make a lot of sense to you.
• We recognize changing seasons when it comes to climate, but we're often slow to recognize changing seasons of life.

• Here a few lessons about seasons:
• Seasons change and you have no control over them.
• I need to know what season I'm in.
• It's smart to respond appropriately as the seasons change.
• It's not helpful to compare myself to people who are experiencing a different season.

• Questions to consider:
• What season am I in?
• In life?
• In ministry?
• In family?
• Am I responding appropriately to the season I'm in?

• I want to end the show today by sharing an update and a big announcement regarding a changing season in my own life.
• The season of the Small Town Big Church Podcast/platform is coming to a close.
• Why?
• As my journey continues on I have better clarity on how I can BEST be serving pastors in this season of my life.
• There are many other great resources for the small town/rural church that did not exist a few years ago. I feel good about that.
• I am simplifying/focusing in order to be able to do more by doing less!
• Where do we go from here?
• I will have two more shows after this one.
• I'm not going away, just moving to some new platforms and I'm inviting you to join me there.