Some years ago I was sitting on the California shoreline praying and sensed that inner voice of the Spirit say “one day you will be a part of a movement called ‘Oceans.’” . . .

My mind was flooded with the words of Scripture,

“For the earth will be filled with the Knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea,” – (Isaiah 11:9, Habakkuk 2:14).

That encounter on the Pacific Coast never left my heart and I often pondered it’s meaning and how I was to respond. As time moved forward a deep seated passion continued to grow within that the world was in need of a fresh awakening to the Father’s overwhelming love that transforms everything. Years of ministry, as well as personal experience, has taught me that Jesus came to this earth to show the world what the Father looks like. And when through the Holy Spirit when can cry out “Abba Father,” (Romans 8:15), knowing God as our loving Daddy, a freedom and joy is experienced that change us forever. Not long ago I was spending 4 days praying in the Rocky Mountains and clearly heard my Father’s voice say,

“Now is the time to devote yourself fully to making my love known to the world.” And during those days I sensed Abba say “trust me as a faithful Father, leave what you know and step out into the unknown as Peter stepped out of the boat onto the sea.”

As I wrestled with these words the song “Oceans” kept welling up within me. The song begins with these words “You call me out upon the waters, the great unknown where feet may fail and there I find You in the mystery in oceans deep my faith will stand.” As I listened to this song over and over again I knew it was time to step out in faith and trust my Father and begin a journey of Oceans Ministries. As I have taken the step to leave 23 years of pastoral ministry in the local church into the unknown the Father has been faithful. Right after I said goodbye to people that I love at CrossPoint church I was asked to go to Lesotho Africa and share His love with orphan children and high school students as well as preach a message of the Father’s love to a local church. During this incredible trip God gave me a glimpse of what is to come and with great hope I step out with my family into the great unknown to make the Father known. Please join us in prayer and in this ministry to make His love known around the world.

“Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, let me walk upon the water wherever you would call me, take me deeper than my feet could ever wander and my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior… I will call upon your name, keep my eyes above the waves, my soul will rest in your embrace, I am yours and you are mine,” — (“Oceans, where feet may fail,” Hillsong United)