Some time ago I discovered a blogger friend. His name is John. John is sort of an outgoing guy and pretty soon we were friend-friends. He told me about some very hurtful things that had happened to him in the recent past. I told him about some things that were happening to me in the present. We held each other up in prayer. We supported each other and told each other some very bad puns to make the other laugh.

Some of the hurtful things that have happened to John include him being separated very suddenly and without warning from his job as pastor of a newly planted church in California. This separation also included a separation from his source of income.

If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2

Now, Rick Meigs (Blind Beggar), is a bigger and better thinker than just about all of us. He got the great idea to start a Paypal account for John.

Here’s the great thing about John. He did not let any of this stuff get him down. He is starting a great little missional church with, like, NO budget. This is a euphemism for no money.

So please visit Rick’s site and John’s site (SmuloSpace and Missional Apologetics) to find out more about how you can support him and his family during this time of need. He has a heart and vision as big as all California. I’m privileged to call him friend and be united in Christ with him.