An outlook for Ministry
I've decided not to go to any of the Challenge Conference events this year, for what may be a purely selfish reason - I really want to be doing full-time ministry work now.
It is hard to explain this mindset properly without understanding the context (especially because I would very much encourage others to go).
1. I always get excited when a ministry opportunity comes up "somewhere else" and I think about changing to do that role.
2. I really need to be doing full time work next year, and the temptation is to commit to a ministry position before the timing is right.
3. I will be a more effective ministry person longer term if I have spent enough time in the workforce to understand to at least some extent what it means to be a godly Christian man with a full-time job.
4. The thought of studying for an extended period of time right now actually horrifies me. Even if that study means that I will be better prepared to teach the gospel. I need to work for a while.
Moving to Hornsby has helped me see how much my parents have made decisions right throughout my life with an attempt to be faithful to the gospel calling. I have seen clearly the sacrifices they have made, and keep seeing the willingness to use what God gives them for the purposes of building his kingdom.
The Lord Jesus Christ has put his claim on my life, I wish to submit to his claim, but at the same time, I need to realise the many wonderful ministry opportunities I have now, and to keep working hard at seeing people presented with the gospel, and equipped and trained to proclaim the gospel to others.
It is hard to explain this mindset properly without understanding the context (especially because I would very much encourage others to go).
1. I always get excited when a ministry opportunity comes up "somewhere else" and I think about changing to do that role.
2. I really need to be doing full time work next year, and the temptation is to commit to a ministry position before the timing is right.
3. I will be a more effective ministry person longer term if I have spent enough time in the workforce to understand to at least some extent what it means to be a godly Christian man with a full-time job.
4. The thought of studying for an extended period of time right now actually horrifies me. Even if that study means that I will be better prepared to teach the gospel. I need to work for a while.
Moving to Hornsby has helped me see how much my parents have made decisions right throughout my life with an attempt to be faithful to the gospel calling. I have seen clearly the sacrifices they have made, and keep seeing the willingness to use what God gives them for the purposes of building his kingdom.
The Lord Jesus Christ has put his claim on my life, I wish to submit to his claim, but at the same time, I need to realise the many wonderful ministry opportunities I have now, and to keep working hard at seeing people presented with the gospel, and equipped and trained to proclaim the gospel to others.
posted by Pete at
4:58 PM
