Revitalize and Replant Discerning a Call to Ministry
Oct 14, 2025
A compelling discussion unfolds around discerning a call to ministry. The hosts delve into whether one's desire for ministry is genuine or imposed. Key character traits like humility and truthfulness are examined, alongside the importance of a healthy household. Affirmation from the church and awareness of gifting for teaching are essential themes. They emphasize the need for a love for God's people and a passion for the gospel. The conversation concludes with a powerful challenge about surrender to Christ as a marker of readiness for ministry.
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Check Your Desire
- Do examine whether you truly desire ministry or if others desire it for you.
- Seek a driving passion for ministry, not merely ability or external pressure.
Character Over Competence
- Character matters more than competence for pastoral calling and is harder to fake.
- Godly authenticity, humility, and holiness reveal true readiness for ministry.
Boy In The Blizzard
- Mark Clifton tells of a seven-year-old determined to feed cattle in a blizzard to illustrate costly desire.
- The boy's heart mattered more than his skill, showing why calling starts in motive not ability.
