A Step Forward for indoubt

I, Isaac Dagneau, have had the immense privilege of serving Back to the Bible Canada by leading their young adult program, indoubt, for almost four years. As much as I may have helped indoubt continue and grow its mission, I feel like I’ve been doubly helped! Isn’t it a funny thing when you feel more served when you serve?

The reason I’m mentioning this is because God’s led me to make a change in my life that has resulted with my stepping down from leader and host of indoubt. Certainly, after leaving a position that I was in for almost four years, it almost feels like leaving home! However, I’m confident in God’s will and look forward to both my family’s and indoubt’s future.

This change in direction has brought to mind a couple things; firstly, why I’m excited for indoubt and its continued growth, and secondly, what’s important to remember about making decisions.

indoubt

If you’re a regular reader of this magazine, then you’ve probably read indoubt’s mission statement: to bring the gospel to the relevant

issues of life and faith that young adults face every day, cultivating conversation. That’s what indoubt does - no matter what. No secondary changes will affect this primary purpose. indoubt is all about Jesus, young adults, and how what Jesus did two thousand years ago can transform young adults today.

One of the things indoubt is working on (and has been doing, in part, from the beginning) is broadening its scope of voices. I think any ministry or movement is stronger when they have a single purpose that’s achieved by multiple diverse means. As an example, look at the Bible. This one, unified, and complete story is beautifully written by many, diverse, and completely different authors. Even God himself has revealed to us his singular “Being” in three distinct “persons”. All this to say, indoubt’s plans of furthering this “multiplication” of unique voices serving one single purpose is incredibly encouraging and exciting.

The last thing I’d say about my excitement for indoubt is that I’m simply happy to know that there’s a young adult-specific ministry in Canada that’s striving to bring the beautiful gospel to broken people in a unique way. For example, I love how indoubt has a radio show across the country that’s geared towards young adults and discusses issues of life and faith. I’m excited to see the growth of this.

Making Decisions

Was leaving my position at indoubt an “overnight” decision? No. It was a much longer process that included a couple of important things. Let me suggest them to you, especially if you’re in the middle of making a fairly large decision.

Firstly, pray. I’ve said it many times, and I’ll say it again: prayer is the most practical thing we can do. Are you seeking wisdom? Are you seeking discernment? Are you seeking direction? Pray. Ask God to give you a clear mind, a heart set on him, and a willingness to obey him whatever the cost. And don’t worry if you’re struggling with a rock-solid confidence in your prayer. I say this because of the story in Acts when Peter is in prison and the church is praying for him. Later on when God answers their prayers by releasing Peter, the church hears of Peter’s release and mock the possibility! See Acts 12:1-17.

And secondly, talk about the decision with close friends and family (if you’re able). It is incredible how the words of a family member or friend who loves you can help guide you through making a decision. Especially when the decisionmaking process is causing you to stress and overthink, nothing is more refreshing than hearing the healthy, unaffected, and often times simple words of a loved one. Thinking back on my recent experience of working through a decision, talking to others was extremely helpful - and, I’d even add, necessary.

So, those are two relatively simple actions in decision-making that can have massive implications on your direction.

In conclusion, I’d like to reiterate my joy and the great honour it was to serve indoubt by leading and hosting it for almost four years. I wouldn’t trade my indoubt ministry experiences with anything. I know that I’ll only ever have very fond memories of the team and the ministry at Back to the Bible Canada.

To all of you who have made my ministry experience possible, thank you. Glory to God!