Passing the Pen

It’s with joy that I share this special Connect25-focused edition of our digital publication with you! As you’ll see throughout each article published this month, the heartbeat of our Fellowship is strong: connecting, encouraging, and empowering one another for the work of the Gospel. Connect reminds us that we’re not just a collection of churches, but a family bound together by our mission and by Christ Himself. I hope that you find this issue especially encouraging and uplifting as you read about all of the work accomplished at the annual Connect gathering and browse through stories and galleries that showcase how impactful the work our Fellowship  accomplishes together truly is. 

Admittedly, this month’s content release is also a bit bittersweet for me, as it will be my last serving as your editor. When I first stepped into this role, I had such excitement and hope for what the magazine could become. And while I’ve cherished the opportunity, I also know there’s much more I had hoped to do but simply could not accomplish in this season of life. I’m deeply sorry if the inconsistency of our releases or my communication has been felt by you, our readers, and by our churches.

At the same time, I am excited about what comes next for our publication. The magazine is in wonderful hands with Sarah, your new editor, whose skill, vision, and steady leadership will bless this publication and the Fellowship for years to come. I have no doubt she will help bring things fully back on track and carry the work forward with excellence.
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Though I’m stepping back, this isn’t a goodbye to the Fellowship or to this publication. I hope to occasionally contribute an article and will certainly keep reading to stay connected with you and with the inspiring work happening across our churches and around the world. I continue to believe wholeheartedly in the mission of the Fellowship and in the power of God at work through each of you.

Thank you for the kindness, patience, and encouragement you’ve shown me during my time as editor. It has been a privilege to serve in this role, to hear your stories, and to share them. More than anything, I leave with a heart that feels deeply connected to you all.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rebecca took over as the editor of 
Fellowship Focus in 2023 and has enjoyed growing into the role and getting to know members of our churches across the US and Canada. She lives in Gering NE with her husband, Cayden. They welcomed their daughter, Evelyn, in June, and they're both thoroughly enjoying parenthood.