Dear pastor, May we always remember that we cannot do it alone. We have not been called to do it alone. God has invited us to join Him in His work, and He has drawn us to Himself and called us to His ministry. We get to join Him in fellowship and ministry: It isContinueContinue reading “Lord, we need Your help!”
Author Archives: Michael D Johnson
Keep it simple
Dear Pastor, I wonder if I might remind you of the simplicity of ministry? Notice, I did not say the “ease” of ministry. Ministry can be over-complicated by demands, worries, fears, etc. Ministry is often weighty and challenging but at its core ministry ought to be simple. “How”, do you say? Let us remember that:ContinueContinue reading “Keep it simple”
Making disciples
Jesus told us to “Go and make disciples” Some have said that perhaps a better English reading of the Greek text in the manuscript would be “As you are going, make disciples” But the mandate is clear. The question is: “how”? There are countless resources on this, so I just want to say a fewContinueContinue reading “Making disciples”
The mystery of ministry
The mysteriousness of ministry Is what we’re doing making a difference? How? How will we ever know if what we have said or done has truly accomplished anything? Will we always just have to rely on the promise of the Lord that he will make something happen with our meager contributions? These are questions that weContinueContinue reading “The mystery of ministry”
Pastor Encouragement 