Next Steps for the Howell Family

By Mark Howell |
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I very rarely update you on the goings on for the Howell family, but wanted to bring you up to speed on a big move for us.

We landed at Parkview Christian Church in February of 2010.  Joined a great team on a really great mission.  Led by Senior Pastor Tim Harlow, Parkview has been one of the fastest growing churches for something like 7 of the last 9 years.  So exciting to be part of what God is doing in southwest Chicago.

The last two years have been quite a ride for us.  The number of small groups and people in them has almost tripled.  Men’s and women’s teams are really solid and cranking out great opportunities, designing next steps for every Parkview man and woman and first steps for their friends.  Our GroupLife Midwest 2012 conference was very cool.  Really, really been a fun time.

But…a feeler extended by another great church in Las Vegas caught our attention.  5 hours from my parents and 4 to 5 hours from a sister and her family and a brother and his family.  Lots of geographic reasons to give the opportunity a hard look.  Throw in a leadership role and a chance to impact a region like Vegas…what’s not to love about that!

Still, we’ve loved every day here at Parkview.  Made some awesome friends.  Connected with many ministry leaders throughout Chicagoland.  The relationships are the toughest things to leave behind.

My first day in the office at Canyon Ridge Christian Church as Pastor of Discipleship Communities is February 29th.  Hope you’ll give me a shout if you’re out that way!  And…you might as well honk if you see two silver cars streaking toward warmer weather with Illinois plates.  Just might be the Howells!

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18 Comments

  1. Ben Reed on February 23, 2012 at 6:16 am

    Wow…excited for you and for Canyon Ridge, Mark! Praying for you and your family!



  2. Anonymous on February 23, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Thanks Ben!  We need it!

    mark



  3. Larry Baxter on February 23, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Wow!! Best wishes in this new chapter for your family and ministry Mark! I know you’ve done a fantastic job at Parkview and trust the Lord will continue to use you to build up the body by making disciples 🙂



  4. Anonymous on February 23, 2012 at 7:04 am

    Thanks Larry!  Good meeting you at GroupLife Midwest!  Hopefully, Parkview will do that again next year and invite me back to speak.

    mark



  5. Mary Beth Stockdale on February 23, 2012 at 7:32 am

    Congratulations Mark! Happy for your closer location to family. Will miss you around Chi-town. And I’m sure you’ll miss our snow too. 



  6. Anonymous on February 23, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Thanks Mary Beth! Definitely will miss the snow…not!

    mark



  7. Mark Riggins on February 23, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Congratulations Mark! Welcome back to the Pacific Time Zone. 🙂



  8. M. Scott Boren on February 23, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Blessings to you in this time of transition. 



  9. Anonymous on February 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Thanks Mark! Very excited about that!



  10. Jim Egli on February 23, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Richest blessings to you in your new assignment, Mark! And blessings of grace, energy and provision to your family in the transition!



  11. Anonymous on February 23, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Thanks Jim!



  12. Anonymous on February 23, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Thanks Scott!



  13. Jason Williams on February 24, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Congrats, Mark!  I know that the decision must have been difficult, but what a blessing to be closer to family and take Vegas by storm.  🙂 



  14. Anonymous on February 24, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Thanks Jason!



  15. Kathy and John Smok on March 21, 2012 at 7:31 am

    Praying that all is going great at your new ministry! Praying that not only are you enjoying the new opportunities that God is opening you up to but that you are also able to spend some time with your family!! God’s Blesssing



  16. Anonymous on March 21, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Thank you guys! We already miss our friends and the team at Parkview…but we know we’re on the right track.

    mark



  17. Janice_schaefer on March 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    This made me miss you two even more! The temp here has broken records 9 days in a row!



  18. Anonymous on March 22, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    We miss you, too, Jan!