1. I commit to work diligently to touch the lives of people for Jesus Christ
2. I commit to regularly let you know how God is blessing the ministry
3. I commit to be financially faithful with the funds given for my ministry.
4. I commit to share prayer concerns, and praises, with one another.
Approaching people and getting into unpredictable in-depth conversations about Christ, death, theology, life, and more isn't something everyone quickly runs to. Weather it is because we are afraid of where the conversation might go, how long it will last, or what it will do to the relationship we have with the person, being intentional when witnessing is hard. Every believer is called to it, I believe God has called me to it full time. I am one of those people that will get into a conversation with anyone almost anywhere. My mom says that I have never met a stranger. I was made for full time ministry. Conversation helps me personally grow in my faith more and more.
I consult the Lord on every step and in every situation. When I approach people, I always do so with their permission and follow whatever timeline it takes. Throughout the conversation, I ask questions about their life, faith, and understanding. This gives them time they most likely never had to verbally process things. When the Holy Spirit leads me I ask to share about my life and faith. I do not understand quite how it happens, but eventually a relationship is made and a safe space is formed.
I love it when people ask questions, or we end up opening up the Bible and searching for a clarifying answer. When a teenager understands a concept or I see them apply it to their life, it makes my work all that much more rewarding. I always want my time with them to be a conversation where, by the end, we are on the same page, or at least the same book .
My ministry partners get a little taste of my diligence when I pursue them so I can share my ministry with them. Sometimes I pursue my ministry partners for five months before we can find a time to meet together. Even when we do get to meet, sometimes it takes a while before the both of us understand what I do. That is why I love questions! I believe the Lord brings people into my life for a reason. Each reason may be different than the other, but when it comes to ministry I have learned that it does not hurt to ask.
