Yesterday was a day of encouragement!
I had the opportunity to spend some time with a new friend named Adam. Adam and his wife Kerri began attending CATGrove a few months or so ago. Kerri’s parents and sister, Lauren, have been attending for some time. Adam blew me away telling me how God was working in his life and how CATGrove has been a key part of his spiritual growth. He referred to a specific Sunday that Craig was teaching during our “Shadows” series. Craig spoke of how the church often misrepresents Jesus to a world desperate for an accurate view of God and the unseen world uses this to close people off to hearing the truth. Adam’s life was changed that Sunday and his family is loving CATGrove. Hanging out with Adam made my day! Sometimes it is easy to get a little discouraged doing ministry. I have had several issues recently that have zapped me emotionally and it is so good to hear what God is doing in someone’s life! Thank you for sharing your time and your life with me yesterday Adam.
I also had an incredible opportunity to spend some time with my mentor and church planting coach Terry Little. Terry has agreed to help me improve in the area my preaching and teaching. Terry is such an encourager and always affirms and encourages me regarding my teaching but he also wants me to reach my potential. We ate lunch together and Terry zoned in on a few areas that will increase my effectiveness in teaching God’s Word in a way that will lead to transformed lives. I love Terry, his family and I am thankful for them.
Wednesday’s are a day I protect for my study time and sermon preparation, but I am so thankful that God saw fit to step into my day through Adam and Terry and give some preparation I absolutely needed!
Encouragement is a blessing. Read This! And This!