By Pastor James Haffener
“Regrets will not help us. We must move with energy, forecast and wisdom.”
-Unknown
Said in the aftermath of the New York City Business District Fire. December 16, 1835
Probably the most enduring and effective tool(s) we can have in ministry is one that doesn’t necessarily come with instructions. The tool referred to here is ‘relationship(s).’ As each day, month, and year passes our society becomes more and more oriented towards visual communication. With regards to communication I once heard it said that, “The medium does not communicate a message; it is the message.” In other words what we show and what we do is a more effective communicator than what we say. Today as ever, people are looking for something that is genuine, authentic, and trustworthy. They are looking for “the real McCoy” of purpose and not just faith, but sincere and committed faithfulness in the lives of everyone around them. I say faithfulness, because their search is for something or someone worth being faithful to; something or someone that will attach a purpose to their lives that is not contingent upon their environment. What will they see in your life?
As effective Christians we must discipline ourselves to be both a disciple of Christ and a believer that lives in the mentoring of Christ. Genuine pursuit of Jesus shows itself authentic in our actions. Do not be content to let the pastor feed you once or twice a week. Do not be content to let the church staff live out your Christian life for you. Take ownership of where, in whom, and how you chose to live out your faith. I am talking about having faith with guts. A needy world is hungrily watching.
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