Questions for you

[goodgirl]

ok, I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I guess here is a good place to ask:

Full-time ministers, especially rectors: What are the things you deal with that are difficult, and what are the things you love about your job? And what can your parishioners do for you to make your life easier?

Also, what are things in the past that have just driven you nuts or made you want to quit, and what are the things that made you stay?

Finally, what are your dreams for your ministry? I mean, in a perfect world? (Try to stay away from Miss America answers: "I want world peace and and end to hunger... and after that, my own apartment! ) What would be a sweet reward for you -- a big cathedral or huge church, a salary that made your family comfortable, being able to call your own shots, or huge revivals?

 

[Palatka44]

Huge Revivals are a dream of mine.

 

[icebreaker]

Huge Revivals are a dream of mine.

Same here that is what I want to be able to do sometime.


As far as things that are hard well for me it is taking that first step to talk with someone about God. I pray all the time that God will make me bold so that I can just walk right past my doubt and continue to do what God wants me to do. I love it when someone approaches me and hands me a bible tract or something and asks me if I know Jesus. I love it.

 

[WOGminister]

 

[pmarquette]

What are the things you deal with that are difficult people who ask rhetorical questions , over and over and over again
what are the things you love about your job?
the sweet presence of God , the fragrance of Christ , and the anointing of the Holy Spirit
And what can your parishioners do for you to make your life easier? Ephesians 6.18-19 , a prayer partner ; 2 Timothy 1.5-7 an encourager ; a friendly face ; some one in the pews who is receiving the message
bro. paul

 

[pmarquette]

Huge Revivals are a dream of mine.
the first person is one cubit away [ distance from elbow to index finger ] hello , my name is : "..... "
how are you this great day ? could I ask you 3 questions ....
do you love the Lord
would you like to
repeat after me ...
.... or as Yoda told Luke Skywalker " don't try , do"

 

[icebreaker]

Huge Revivals are a dream of mine.
the first person is one cubit away [ distance from elbow to index finger ] hello , my name is : "..... "
how are you this great day ? could I ask you 3 questions ....
do you love the Lord
would you like to
repeat after me ...
.... or as Yoda told Luke Skywalker " don't try , do"

Please explain this in lamens sp? terms.

 

[pmarquette]

Paul said be kind to all strangers , they may be Angels .
Take a trip to a Christian Book Store , look in the back of Family Christian , Mustard Seed for little Jesus cards [ about the size of a secular business card ]. Pick one that speaks to your heart , buy 20 to 30 of them , keep them in your pocket , purse , etc . Then every time you hear words of pain , fear , doubt , and despair , pull one out , say " maybe this will help , Jesus loves you "... a hand shake , a hug , a smile , a moment to listen , a compliment to a stranger , every day is a " Ministry ".

Every morning say " God , I'm tired of sitting on the bench , I want to play ; use me in some way this day to reconcile the lost , pray , intercede , empower , lift , love , forgive those who seek your face ".

Then listen within your heart for His voice , look for opportunities to do what Jesus would have done , with those around you : at the store , at work , at the mall , on the way to and from work " christian radio , christian teaching tape "..

Leave home expecting to be used of God .... don't come back till you are ... [ as Jacob refused to let go of the angel till he blessed him ]

a step of faith ... psalm 118.5 [kjv] I asked , He heard , done deal

 

[pmarquette]

Please explain this in lamens sp? terms.
Take a step of Faith , get involved ...
Is there an outreach that you can plug into ?
Jail ministry , Youth Ministry , Bread Line , door to door witnessing , meals on wheels .... volunteer to ring the bell and watch the tub for the Salvation Army ...

Some thing to place you in front of lost , backslidden , hurting people .... that God might use your availibility and faithfulness to speak by example , word , or deed to others ...

Say hello to an elderly person , a child ; make a new friend , befriend a special person , encourage those who look like you did before Jesus came into your heart , pray for the church , the president , your pastor , your family ....

all are ministries , all are necessary , all are of God

 

[icebreaker]

kk I know what you are saying. We are just saying that we would love an opportunity to tell thousands of people our love for Jesus in one big revival. I am in a ministry everyday just like you said and infact if I never do a big revival thats ok because im just doing what God wants me to do. check out my ministries webpage at www.icebreakerministries.com