There is a song that reminds you that sometimes you have to encourage yourself. As my baby sister heads to boot camp, I am reminded of this song. She will be going for eight weeks or so. Eight weeks without a chance to receive weekly spiritual edification from her pastor. Eight weeks without a chance to pick up the phone and call a family member or childhood friend when she … [Read more...]
When Ministry Takes You Outside the Church
For years I never ministered outside of the church. I was so introverted and terrified of talking to people, yet inside the church I was serving, volunteering at events and helping with kids church. That was my comfort zone. I had no idea as to what ministering looked like outside of the church. I was always too worried I would come across like a holy roller, or someone who … [Read more...]
Moved With Compassion: Serving the Needs of Others
Photo Credit: Michaela Faith Photography When it comes to serving, we often don’t know where to begin. We think we need to help everyone or we think that we need to perform some grand service. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I think we need to begin with compassion. Webster’s dictionary defines compassion as sympathy for the suffering of others, often … [Read more...]
Everyday Ministries for ANY Christian
When thinking of “ministry” think of…. Unto the Least of These… Christian Ministry isn’t just for the Pastor and Assistant Pastors of a Church. It is for every Christian. Yes, every one of us. There are a million excuses for why people don’t “minister” one to another but none of them are valid or reasonable. When you move past the guilt of wishing you … [Read more...]
How’s Your Serve?
Serving is something that is very much the heartbeat of my church and has made its home deep in my heart. Our church was founded on the belief that we aren't simply to teach the gospel, we are to live it out, act it out, serve it out - in our community, world wide, and YES! online! So much about leadership is caught rather than taught. We are blessed to have many … [Read more...]
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