Category: Ministry

Oct 08

God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves.

By drjimo in Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Ministry, Servant Leadership

God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves. And ‘the accomplishing’ might be through his followers.

Apr 26

Beloved and Baptism

By drjimo in Ministry, Sermon Ideas

Fayette’s story You are Beloved, precious child of God, and beautiful to behold. http://www.fbcxmacon.org/media-blog/2017/1/10/1817-i-am-beloved-matthew-313-17

baptism, beloved, child of God

Jun 21

Servant Leader – Jim McClarey

By drjimo in Christianity, Church, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships, Servant Leadership

Servant Leader I am so glad I have been able to get to know, work along side, and become friends with this man. I’ve gone on 13 mission trips (and about as many ski trips) with Jim McClarey (in blue). Those who have gone on the mission trips know that being there with Jim is …

Body of Christ, Mission trip

May 09

“The ministry of listening” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

By drjimo in Christianity, Communication, Ministry, Servant Leadership

Christians have forgotten that the ministry of listening has been committed to them by Him who is Himself the great listener and whose work they should share. We should listen with the ears of God that we may speak the Word of God. “The ministry of listening” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://tollelege.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/the-ministry-of-listening-by-dietrich-bonhoeffer/ See also https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/688582-there-is-a-kind-of-listening-with-half-an-ear

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, listen, listening