A QUICK HELLO

A quick note about "A QUICK GOODBYE" thanks to all who chimed in sent emails and called. Hollywood Pastor ain't going anywhere just staking claim on making sure we are doing the best job we can... Hollywood Pastor continues and I personally thank all those who make this ministry a home.

With that, a quick hello.

Introductions equal hope in a lot of ways. Meetings are not chance or fate. They are purposed accidents of faith. Some people immediately become added necessity to life, while others challenge your very nature. "Hello's" define your community, define your intent, and define commitments to faith.

The faithful are quick to point out that no one should be alone, no one should be without. That'd be great if introductions meant relationships. But most are happy hello's and nothing more. It's concerning to know most with "something" to say about God are the first to say "hello" and run. I don't give a damn how busy schedules are. There is necessity in new relationships given our cause in faith. Expanding on this point only means dealing with the egos of great speakers who need to be actors not teachers.

With that said. I'd like to introduce myself with the intent of relationship. Promises are for the strong, brave and committed. I'd like to say I promise to make every effort to hang, but I know my limits with three kids and an aged television career. So, I promise to at least do my best to foster every hello that comes my way.

So... "Hello!"
 
My name is John Mahon, my friends call me J.R.. My nickname has nothing to do with my middle name as much as it does the color of my hair, red. J.R. is John with the red hair, J.R.

I'm 42, yet I feel like I just got my driver's license. I love reading books on planes. I hate emery boards. I love long dinners with friends. I hate details.

I have three adopted kids. I'm Married 16 years. Television pays the bills and Jesus keeps the peace. I started this ministry for one reason and one reason only; to disciple people as I was discipled, face to face.

I've learned to be very comfortable with myself. I get who I am and adjust accordingly.

I'm fascinated with the Bible and contemporary/modern design. I pretend to surf but hate swimming. I'm a fool for old cars and trucks. I love long road trips and hate hotels.

I'd like to think I'm a good teacher, but understand ego plays a large part in how I teach. I try my best to be transparent. My teachers did the same for me, it keeps me grounded in the truth about me.

Thats the snapshot.

"Hello!"