Ordination Day

Posted on FaceBook May 30, 2021

The Legacy continues. My dad was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church in the early 70’s. Two of his sisters were Catholic nuns (one still is.) I believe the first Goguen to land in North America (Canada) was a priest. I have a few cousins who are pastors. And today I joined the ranks and was ordained!Thanks to all who have supported this journey, whether you knew it or not. Thanks for all who joined and celebrated with me today: family and friends, and church family.

I must thank my wife, Pat Cruz-Goguen, for your support, guidance, patience, criticism and love through all of this.

I am humbled that God chose to call me to this ministry almost 4 years ago, then immediately began equipping me with His Word. His call was very specific. It was more than minister to the broken hearted (we were already hosting GriefShare and DivorceCare.) He told me to become an ordained pastor. Now that I am one, I look forward to what His plans are for me now.

And a special thanks to Pastor Don and Marva Leavell for your support and encouragement.