In July of 2010 I took the leap and became a blogger.
My first post was entitled, “Lids, Levels & Leadership.” I didn’t know what I was doing and I didn’t know if my attempts at reaching out to the larger christian community would succeed. All I knew was that I had sensed the gentle nudging from the Holy Spirit to step out in faith and see what would happen. I heard that ‘still, small voice’ speak to me at a Leadership Conference and a mentor in my life confirmed it just a few weeks later. I started blogging the very next week.
Little did I realize the ramifications of that one act of obedience.
I had no clue that just 4 years later I would be spending the bulk of my time helping churches, organizations (including Elim Fellowship where I now work) and leaders through coaching & speaking. I would have never envisioned starting a small business dedicated to helping local churches & ministries launch new websites. Four years doesn’t seem all that long of a time, but it feels like 8 years have gone by since I began this journey.
And it has been an awesome journey.
That same year, Pastor Phil Taylor from Grace Fellowship Church was the very first person who asked me to coach him. I remember him saying to me, “Why don’t you practice your new coaching career on me?” Remarkably, he and I have maintained that coaching relationship from that time to this. We still meet, faithfully, each month to discuss leadership and church ministry. He and his family have become dear friends to my wife & I.
In that short time I’ve also been privileged to work with some amazing christian leaders, like Pastors Bill King & Jonathan Evans, Pastors Tony Martorana & Bryan Kenville, Pastors Jim Crowley, Laurie Bolton & Don Buongiorne, Pastors Randy & David Jackson, Pastors Ralph VanAuken & Mark DeCorey, Pastors Ron & Judy Burgio, Pastors Dan & Debbie Colton, Pastors Phil Underwood & Ryan Reese, Pastors Rick Rohlin & Tim Smart, Pastor Mike Wing, Chris Zeiglar & Jon Burgio and of course the leaders at both Elim Fellowship & Elim Bible Institute. It has been both amazing and an honor.
Where do I go from here?
I recently heard a similar God-sized whisper like the one from four years ago. I can only assume that it means God is continuing my journey in ways I can still not fully comprehend. Among other things, I believe God told me to relaunch my ministry with a new blog & website right here at www.waynehedlund.org. Other than that, all I know is that I’m to continue to do more of what I’ve done these past years. I hope I will do so with a greater anointing, inspiring excellence and increased expertise than I’ve done in the past. Of course, with God, anything is possible. We’ll see!
Three ways you can partner with me today.
I wonder if you might be willing to help me along on this ongoing journey today? You may do so in one of three ways (that I can think of, anyway).
- Subscribe to my blog.
It is one of the greatest joys in my life to be able to impart to others what I’m learning and have discovered about ministry & leadership. It would be an honor to be able to share these things with you too. Would you consider subscribing to my blog right now? It will only take about a minute.
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- Tell someone else about this blog.
One of the best ways you can partner with me is by getting the word out about my ministry and services. If you would be willing to let other ministry leaders know about waynehedlund.org I would be super-grateful. Alternatively, you are also welcome to simply give me a few contacts you think might be interested in me, and I’ll introduce myself to them. Simply shoot me an email with their names and contact information. Thanks!
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- Make a donation.
If you have the faith and the finances to invest in this ministry God has given me, I would be negligent to not give you the opportunity to do so. You are welcome to make a donation by personal check made out to ‘Wayne Hedlund’ and mailed to my work address at: Elim Fellowship; 1703 Dalton Rd; Lima, NY 14485. You may also make a donation via PayPal or credit/debit by visiting my Donations page right now.
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