| | This is part five of a series of questions intended to help you find a
long-term ministry in which to serve. To get the most out of this series, I suggest you work from the
beginning. The articles in this series are now part of a guide at
BibleStoreBrowser.com entitled Finding a Ministry that Fits.
Now that you have formed a general (but by no means exhaustive) profile of the way God has formed
you, you are ready to brainstorm and compare opportunities. Have your
answers from the last several entries in front of you.
If you could do anything in a ministry, even if the
ministry doesn't already exist at your church, what would it be? Think
creatively and try to incorporate your answers from the profile questions! It may be teaching basic
skills from your job, mentoring teenagers in Bible study, or heading up
an outdoor adventure retreat. Share your profile answers with others
and ask for their ideas.
Do your ideal ministries coincide with any opportunities at your
church? in a parachurch organization? If not, can you see a way to do them? Your friends may be a good source as well.
Is there something you've been sensing the Lord moving you to do? Pray
about that and take appropriate action. For every step you take in
line with God's will, you get closer to His ideal plan for your life
here on earth: one that will give ultimate glory to Him!
Take it a step farther. Could you use the above answers to turn them
into a full-time pursuit? If you're looking for work that's more than
just a job, I highly suggest the book Live Your Calling by Kevin and
Kay Marie Brennfleck. The assessments in that book will take you step
by step through a process that will reveal how God has formed you to
serve Him most effectively by living your calling.
Next, we look at some questions to ask when we're not quite sure if a ministry will fit. |
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