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Presbyterian Student Fellowship (PSF) is a Christian community dedicated to experiencing Christ on campus through worship, mission, and fellowship.  For the 2011-2012 school year, we gather weekly as a community of faith to worship God through the study of scripture, singing of songs, prayer, food and fellowship.  This year's theme is Simple.  To find out about our day-to-day mission endeavors, activities and get-togethers, check out the Calendar link to the side.
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Grace and Peace of Christ,

Jessie Light, Moderator

April 12, 2012

Dear Members of the PCM Board and Former and Current Students of PSF,

            To adequately express the fullness of my heart would exceed even the most eloquent of words.  I am filled with both grief and gratitude.  This letter serves as my formal resignation from the position of Campus Minister.  My nine years as the Presbyterian Campus Minister at Vanderbilt and Belmont have been some of my best years. I have no doubt that God had a wonderful sense of humor in calling me to this place “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). I had no clue about what God had in store – the formation of wonderfully deep relationships, the occurrence of weekly preaching, and the invitation to regularly stand on holy ground in worship, care and service. The privilege to witness transformation in life and faith and to experience God’s grace dispensed over and over again has shaped me as a pastor. To serve as pastor, executive director, preacher, counselor, coach, fundraiser and travel agent has been an honor.
 
             As a follower of Christ and as a human, I find it challenging to listen for God’s still, small voice in my own life.  Last summer, while on sabbatical in Africa, I wept.  At first I thought my tears stemmed from the horrific poverty we were witnessing and the urgent need for water. The amazing hospitality and singing at the various churches along our journey opened me to hear God’s voice.  Upon my return, I met with a life coach. The challenge of that session, and many after, was the searching question, “Is this God’s invitation to be called away?”
    
           This question has both haunted and comforted me, as I have been discerning what is next in my journey for some time now.  As I wrestled with this question, my heart knew that God was calling me to leave. I resisted, not wanting to respond. I absolutely love what I do!  During this school year, I intentionally set out to seek affirmation and validation of God’s call away.  Several events and people have affirmed and validated God’s call for this next step in my journey.  I can now faithfully say that it is, indeed, my time to leave. I am being called away.
 
            I used to believe that “call” had to do with going to another place; however, I’m beginning to understand that “call” is just as much about leaving as it is going.  Like Hagar in the wilderness, the angel of God asks, “Where have you come from and where are you going” (Gen. 16:8)?   Call has become a balance of appreciating how a living God has formed me and how I will best serve with Christ among the land of the living.
          
           I am not leaving PSF Nashville to jump into another ministry.  Rather, I feel called to move to the Black Mountain/Asheville, NC area to pause, reflect and continue to listen. Most importantly, to discern where God leads and calls me next.  While it is sad and overwhelming to be leaving at a time when there is much excitement with PSF/PCM, what better time for God to do what God does best?   My heart is filled with much gratitude as I reflect back on all the wonderful memories that this ministry and her people have given to me.  Each experience, and person, a gift that I will always treasure!  You all taught me how to be a better pastor, a better preacher and a more radical follower of Jesus, and for that – I thank you.  I grieve moving forward, and I also celebrate what God has in store.
 
           Paul writes, “I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel”(Phil. 1:6-7).  With Paul, I am confident that the God of our ancestors, the One who began a good work here in Nashville among college students ninety years ago, is faithful still and will lead this ministry forward.  God’s promises are steadfast and true.  Although I will miss you all dearly, know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.  I trust that God’s Spirit is moving and for that, give thanks and rejoice.  After all, we are resurrection people. Christ is risen!  Christ is risen, indeed!

Peace,  Jennifer E. Fouse