Our family has had an interesting week to say the least. It’s sparked some reflection, some readjusting and some steep learning curves. As I was looking through my draft posts, I discovered this one and thought it was timely to post. There’s a link between the words ‘ministry’ and ‘administration’ so I looked up both … Continue reading Ministering or Transacting? Recovering from seasons of struggle.
Ministry
The Unchosen Places
I didn’t choose this, and if I did have a choice I probably wouldn’t of. I just found myself here, certain God was leading. A lot of our decisions are made like this, we see a need and feel prompted by the Spirit to attend. Whether we have resources on hand or not, we believe … Continue reading The Unchosen Places
Finish the Race – Lessons from a ParkRun
Philippians 3:12-16 (NIV) Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: … Continue reading Finish the Race – Lessons from a ParkRun
The Loneliness of Leadership
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT Many … Continue reading The Loneliness of Leadership
Letting Others In & Labouring On
The journey God has each of us on is a very personal and intimate one. The dreams he gives us, the visions He imparts for us to carry, are so close to our hearts it's like bearing our own child! Nurturing it, raising it and 'releasing' it into the world as God pleases. Last week … Continue reading Letting Others In & Labouring On
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