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:Continue 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 fewContinue 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 weContinue reading "The mystery of ministry"
God is at work where you live
We don't have to know all that God is doing We know the basics... He's told us in his Word that he is saving, sanctifying, sustaining, and guiding us. Along the way we know that He is protecting and providing for us. In your local congregation and in mine, we don't necessarily know all theContinue reading "God is at work where you live"