Sunday I met with my youth committee, which helps me to successfully define our ministry and who we want to be, what we want to see, and what we can improve on. I enjoy the times we have together discussing the future because I am always looking ahead to what's next. Planning and preparing is something I enjoy doing (even though I fail at times) it is enjoyable and to a degree even relaxing for me. I look forward to the future!
However, sometimes God has different plans in store for us and our ministry. I constantly ask Him to show me the way that He wants us to go, to guide my steps, and to give me wisdom in making decisions when it comes to our ministry. I believe our focus always needs to be God-centered. Sometimes we lose that focus in the planning and executing of the plans even if it does involve something spiritual in nature. Are we doing event because we truly believe in the power it will have to help spiritually develop our students? Sometimes I worry that I lose sight in what God truly wants and that I am just filling the calendar with things just to have events. I pray that God is truly at work and giving me the wisdom to plan what is necessary for our student ministry. I also ask God to bring my ministry to the point where we aren't just focused on the students anymore but it is helping families to keep the conversation going at home and we are several working and moving parts, but together as a unit.
In 2014 I want to be a better minister and husband. I want God to truly direct my steps and to remove any selfish ambition that is in the way of the ministry that God has laid before me. In 2014, I want to be able to touch the heart of each student and their families to supplement their spiritual development. In 2014, I want to see us take a more active approach in the outreach in our communities and make a direct impact on those people. In 2014, I want others to know God by showing them His love through my life. These are things that I desire. However, I want to do what God desires for me, in 2014.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Resurrection
As I sit in the office pondering different ministry ideas, one came back to me like a flood. I love to write. Write stories, Write lessons, Write sermons, etc... One thing I have not been writing was a blog. I enjoy sharing my personal journey through life and ministry, as well as, reading other youth minister's writings. It helps me to know that we share in some of the same struggles, that I am not the only one struggling in ministry with certain aspects.
Today is resurrection day for my blog. I have not used this particular blog since 2007, but as I was going through I felt this was the most appropriate one to resurrect as it deals with my own personal ministry and views. You see over the years I have tried the whole blogging thing and I have many different blogs scattered throughout cyberspace. I had THREE just on blogger. I had two on tumblr and one on weebly. However, this is my Halloween resolution, to resurrect my blog and write in it on a regular basis to share with you my ups and downs, my victories and defeats, as I journey with God through youth ministry.
Have a blessed day!
Today is resurrection day for my blog. I have not used this particular blog since 2007, but as I was going through I felt this was the most appropriate one to resurrect as it deals with my own personal ministry and views. You see over the years I have tried the whole blogging thing and I have many different blogs scattered throughout cyberspace. I had THREE just on blogger. I had two on tumblr and one on weebly. However, this is my Halloween resolution, to resurrect my blog and write in it on a regular basis to share with you my ups and downs, my victories and defeats, as I journey with God through youth ministry.
Have a blessed day!
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