Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

How To Have A Long Term Ministry
Here are some of the things that have kept me going and going and going...
1. Joyfulness
Last month I shared with our leaders that I can take anything the world
throws at me and all the devil may subject the church to. But take away the
childlike excitement just to be "at church" with my brethren on Sundays,
and I will quit tomorrow.
Sure, there were disappointments and discouragement along the way, but
never depression. 99.99% of the past 30 years were accompanied with joy
overflowing.
2. Walk with God
One of the great payoffs of being in the ministry is that you have time for
things of God. His word. Meetings. Worships. In these and other exercises I
have forged a deep abiding relationship with our Father such that nothing
can touch me anymore.
From the first day in my ministry when I spent that day in prayer and fasting,
I vowed to God that He will be my only boss - that I will not play it safe or
sway to the will of committees and men. His will be the only voice I hear and
today, His voice rings louder and clearer than ever.
3. Devoted Family
Should I lose everything tomorrow, I will still rejoice and thank God for a
family devoted to God. My wife has faithfully shared my ministry through the
years. June is a Bible class supervisor and teacher as well as my personal "Ineed-it-first-thing-tomorrow-morning"
proof reader.
Joy, our adopted daughter is married to a computer professional, Peter who
preaches fora small congregation in Thailand on Sundays. These people
have stuck with me through some pretty bad times and their encouragement
make these times easier to take.
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