When I married Janie I married into some really great friendships too. Two of those were Paul and Ali Smoot. At the time we were living in Indianapolis but they had moved to Miami. Little did I know that God would use that relationship to move us down here to start The Pursuit Christian Church.
Not only are they two of my biggest encouragers but they are using their God-given abilities to build Jesus' church. On Sunday mornings Paul helps unload and pack up the trailer, sets up tents in Kids City and puts out road signs. In the South Florida heat, that's a ton of work. All those things and much, much more have to be done every week.
Those things are great but Paul is also a man of great integrity with a head for business. The Pursuit is in the middle of some major negotiations that in the end will position us as a church to go to the next level. You can expect the big announcement soon. Through this process I have seen God use my friend in amazing ways. He leads with gentleness but speaks firmly in truth.
I know better than anyone else that I have a lot to learn about leadership but I am so thankful I have some giants like Paul to look to as examples.
I was an employee for Paul Smoot and think he is an amazing leader! I lost touch with him after I took another work opportunity. If you happen to talk to him tell him Jessica Builta said hello:)
Posted by: Jessica | December 17, 2008 at 09:37 PM