2 things I’ve learned since becoming a pastor-
1. It’s all about GRACE- Galatians 1:15-17
-Of this one thing I am absolutely certain, there is nothing in Hope Murphy that makes me special or set apart or able to minister. I am not even close to sinlessness or perfection… the only thing that gives me assurance that I can lead others, and at this time especially kids, closer to Jesus is that I know, believe and trust that His grace is sufficient for me. I know that He called me and appointed me for such a time as this, knowing my faults, but seeing the potential for Christ at work in me. It’s a miracle beyond comprehension.
2. It’s a lot harder than it looks
-I’ve been in ministry my whole life. I became a youth leader when I was still a youth. I volunteered at church for more than half of my life time (13 yrs) when God called me to go to Bible college where I volunteered practically countless hours, got a taste of working in ministry and learned and studied under some of the most influential and dynamic leaders in the world. I came on staff at PNCC at first part-time (although I worked at least 40 hrs a week pretty much from the beginning), moved to full-time after a couple of months and then became a pastor after 1 year and 3 months. I’m embarrassed to say it, but I looked at people in ministry and pastors and thought… “what are they on about, their job is not much different than mine.” Ha! What a joke! The second I was asked to take on the role of children’s pastor their came upon me a burden and and urgency for kids that I could not articulate or handle. I think it’s God’s way of helping us remember we can’t do it without His help… it is sooooooo impossible.
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