by Pastor Berard
Our church experienced a very challenging weekend this past Sunday. I presented a video and scriptural challenge about the future of our ministry. For me personally, I experienced a whole range of emotions, but came to the conclusion that there is nothing I desire to do more than serve God with my life. Let me tell you why I love the ministry…
#1) It stretches my Faith.
As I presented the plan of building this past Sunday, I recognize that it is going to happen only by the grace and power of God. While I don’t see an obvious answer to the challenge… I know that the Lord has something in mind for us, and we have the privilege of being right in the middle of it.
#2) It Challenges Me.
As I present the plan of building, I recognize my own role as a Christian… I cannot challenge others to give and to labor if I am not ready to go beyond where I am and do the same thing…. There is nothing like being brought out of your comfort zone and there is nothing easier than staying in your comfort zone.
#3) It Encourages Me.
This past Sunday, when all was said and done, a couple that has only recently been attending, stopped and thanked me for helping them to understand the Word of God and what a difference it is making in their lives. I left Sunday… physically exhausted (still getting over the flu & fever), mentally spent… but emotionally encouraged.
There is nothing like the contentment and satisfaction that comes from investing yourself in the work of God.
Pastor Berard
Original article can be found at http://tristatebaptist.org/2013/01/why-i-love-the-ministry/