I get so excited when I have the opportunity to share good news. But, this is even better because it’s great news!
God weaves a story for each one of us but sometimes how it all comes together is breathtaking.
Here’s a little of my story:
In 2007, Pastor Troy Champ perused the narrow selection of Christian books at the Salt Lake City Public Library. He spotted my book, The Organic God, and added it to his stack and started reading it that night.
After reading it and handing it to Suzanne for her to read as well, he leaned over to her and said, “We have to have this woman, this Margaret Feinberg, speak at our church.”
That was eight years ago.
And, since then, Troy and Suzanne have been an important part of my story. I’ve traveled to speak and lead retreats more than a dozen times at Capital Church in Salt Lake City.
Capital Church has become one of our mostest favorist churches. And, over the years, it truly started to feel like home.
Here’s just one of the ways that God has woven what seemed like random threads together.
My husband, Leif, has served me in unbelievable ways over the last 8 years as we’ve worked side by side in ministry. He’s been my cheerleader, my manager, my editor, my scheduler, my “I-can’t-believe-you-just-said-that-on-stage-don’t-ever-do-that-again” wrangler and much more.
But, what most people don’t know is that Leif laid down his career to help carry everything God was stirring in my life.
To be honest, I could never have afforded someone with Leif’s level of experience. But, it was just what I needed.
His organizational skills that he learned in years of high-level management positions have been invaluable in building my ministry.
And, when I walked through cancer, Leif was able to carry day-to-day details that allowed me to rest and recover in the best scenario possible.
But, we’ve always known that Leif’s focus on my writing and speaking was for a season. And, in the most unlikely way, God wove together an opportunity for us both.
I am so excited to tell you that Leif has accepted a position as Director of Organizational Operations at Capital Church.
In this new role, he will be able to use the management gifts that God has given him in an expanded capacity. I am thrilled beyond belief, and he’s, well, giddy. Or at least as giddy as a giant Norwegian gets.
This transition and move allows Leif and I to each use our gifts.
He will serve at the church.
I will continue to write and speak at conferences, events, and retreats around the nation.
Travel will be so easy from Salt Lake City. I’m looking forward to being able to continue speaking and might even be able to accept more dates.
Leif will still be joining me for events like Catalyst Conference, Extraordinary Women, and New England Pastors Retreat among others this fall. Jessica and friends will be helping at other events.
This was a fast move. We arrived in Salt Lake City on Saturday, September 5. Between the job acceptance and our arrival in Salt Lake City, we had 18 days at home–to pack, box, load, drive a Uhaul (don’t worry–they didn’t give me the keys), rent storage, find housing. All seemed like an impossible task. But God has graced us through.
Though I am Tired. Capital T.
We graciously ask for grace for any balls dropped during this time. We also ask for your prayer support during this transition.
Please pray for:
- Strength and stamina as we get unpacked
- Grace and patience for our staff, including Jessica and Bridget, as we transition
- Rich relationships as we settle in a new community
- Favor and wisdom with the church where we’ll attend and serve
I can’t wait to see you this fall and next spring at a ton of great conferences and events and hug your neck in person.
