It’s been about 16 years since I last had the opportunity to preach. I miss it too. I realized somewhere along the way that God’s definition of ministry is much more vast and expansive than I thought. Still not easy to move forward after living through the trauma of church hurt. I’m finding it extremely difficult to commit to a church still.
Yes, I'm learning that in my own experiences as well, that ministry can be and is so much simpler than the extraordinary we often want or expect it to be.
A friend recently mentioned that they are in year 7 of deconstruction and still find themselves in a spot that isn't "normal" or "on-time," and it really helped me to see I'm not on or off anyone's timetable but God's.
I hope you continue to find community where you are.- It is a church as well.
It’s been about 16 years since I last had the opportunity to preach. I miss it too. I realized somewhere along the way that God’s definition of ministry is much more vast and expansive than I thought. Still not easy to move forward after living through the trauma of church hurt. I’m finding it extremely difficult to commit to a church still.
Yes, I'm learning that in my own experiences as well, that ministry can be and is so much simpler than the extraordinary we often want or expect it to be.
A friend recently mentioned that they are in year 7 of deconstruction and still find themselves in a spot that isn't "normal" or "on-time," and it really helped me to see I'm not on or off anyone's timetable but God's.
I hope you continue to find community where you are.- It is a church as well.