I had never really pictured myself working in children's ministries. I always figured I would be more comfortable with maybe teens or adult ministries.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I am not officially involved now in the direction of the Teen Challenge ministry, but I rejoice that God permits me to be the father of these ministries.
I think family-run ministries are fabulous, but they have to be placed in proper governance.
Had I been more religious in my youth, I might have become a pastor, for it was the pastoral role I'd sought.
I see everything I do as an extension of the ministry. It's all about service.
I think a pastor used to be viewed as the one-stop ministry shop. The pastor served on every committee, volunteered at every event, and made all the hospital visits. I think that is changing and I think that is healthy. Both for the pastor and the congregation.
My dad was a Presbyterian minister. Yes, I am one of those dreaded P.K.s - Preacher's Kids. Be afraid.
From the beginning, this has been a faith-based ministry.
My heart's toward youth ministry, but I don't know. I never would have thought I would have written a book. And God kind of directed that. So we'll see what the next is.
From my youngest days, I always felt certain affinities with the idea of being a preacher.
I haven't had vast amounts of ministerial experience - in fact, none at all. But I do have a lot of experience of people.
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