A few months ago at a conference, I heard something that struck me as incredibly profound, yet equally obvious:
“The greatest enemy to your ministry is the statement, ‘But we’ve always done it this way.’”
Not outside criticism, not internal disputes, not financial problems…But not taking risks and venturing out of the comfortable.
You see, ministry should be fluid. Not in the sense that your message (THE message) should change, or that you should abandon everything on every whim that floats your way. What we’re talking about here is the coupling of sensitivity to the whisperings (or sometimes shouts!) of the Holy Spirit, and obedience to follow where Christ leads you, even in the midst of opposition or uncertainty.
Just as following Jesus looks different at certain stages of your life (though it requires faith, sacrifice, and willing obedience throughout), it should in your ministry as well. Again, the key must be constantly seeking God’s guidance and being flexible enough to follow it with a servant’s heart.
Our prayer is that our ministry, and yours too, would be in constant pursuit of the fluidity of the Holy Spirit’s leading. We’ll leave you with this:
“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” -Amos 5:24.
--Austin Taylor, Community Coordinator
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