Mark's Blog

Yesterday was my last day in the office as Executive Director of the ministry my wife and I have led for 36 years. I’ll write more about that later, but my successor Scott Lambert called to check on me, and asked if I would publish here in this blog his open letter to Sherrylee and me.  I’m a bit embarrassed, but I promised him that I would–he is my new boss now, you know!

Dear Mark and Sherrylee,

Today is the last day in your roles as Executive Directors for Let’s Start Talking.  Tomorrow I step into those shoes.  I have a few things to say to you both.

Mark and Sherrylee, no one will step fully into those shoes.  Ever. 

 Mark and Sherrylee, God called you to something very special 36 years ago.  Thank you for listening to and following God.

 Mark and Sherrylee, thousands upon thousands of people around the world have been drawn closer to Jesus because of Let’s Starting Talking.  I’m surmising that there will be a reunion corner of heaven for LST people someday.  It will be party with many languages, of course.  English may be just a louder than anything else.  Our gospel writer friend Luke may be there signing autographs.  And Jesus will put all of us in His arms.  Thanks for enlarging heaven. 

 Mark and Sherrylee, thousands upon thousands of people in America have been changed by LST.  We have been transformed by sharing our faith, the spiritual formation you modeled and the community LST provided us.  Thank you for embracing this stream of God’s people and tugging us outward and not inward. 

 Mark and Sherrylee, you might know many of the people touched by LST.  To the glory of God, you empowered others to share faith and not just keep LST to yourselves.  That you will meet so many for the first time in heaven someday is truly a credit to your passions, vision and leadership capacities.  Thank you for seeing and serving people that you’ve never even met. 

 Mark and Sherrylee, thank you for believing in Kim, me and my entire family. By investing in all of us, the Kingdom of God has been changed.

 Mark and Sherrylee, what I just said in that last sentence could be repeated by so many others.  Thank you.  

 Mark and Sherrylee, Kim and I are personally glad that we aren’t using the “R” word to describe this season of change.  I really like “transition”.  You both still have too much to do for God to R.  It’s exciting to continue serving God together.

Mark and Sherrylee, I speak for the multitudes today.  Thank you for serving the Lord and all of us. 

Scott Lambert

Thank you, Scott, and we will pray for wisdom and vision as you lead LST into the future.