Our staff is reading and discussing the book entitled Simple Church. The basis of the book is to not get so wrapped in programming that people are forgotten about. We are preparing for the move into the new facility in March ’08 and are using principles from the book to assist in fine tuning our mission.
This book and our discussions has really pushed me into some deep thought and personal evaluation and yesterday I pushed back from my desk and looked around and realized that I had become a Director of Children’s Ministry. For months now I have been managing programs. My “title” is Children’s Pastor and I have always viewed “Pastor” as a person among people. Don’t get me wrong I know that administration is part of our dance in ministry and it is vital for excellence and structure.
I got into this ministry thing because of people…to help people (especially children). People are in every part of our life and these people are extremely important to God. I find that when I’m engaging in “people” or personal touch ministry I am most fulfilled. Whether it’s in large group, small group, mission work in Ecuador or training leaders it is in those times of personal connection that I feel I am part of the Great Commission Team.
It is when I am in the game, not planning for it, that I see what Jesus meant by His coming to live here on earth among people.
Beyond administrative actions, how do you stay “in the game?”
