Many consider Mixed-Martial Arts to be a brutal sport not worthy of a Christian’s attention. But Drew McIntyre, a Methodist minister, insists he’s learned profound insights about pastoral ministry from watching the matches. Here he shares 5 points he’s learned over the years.
These kinds of moments have come and gone in my ministry, and more are sure to unfold; as they do I need to ask myself, how am I treading? Lightly? With grace? Out in the open? Is it about me? Or am I the errand runner for the Spirit I need to be? Sadly for me, as my ministry moves forward, people are destined to discover my clay feet – if they haven’t already. I can only pray that others won’t miss the brightness because they are looking only at me.
Awkward Silence. That is the most common response to questions asked in Sunday School classes across the country, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are some simple discussion tips that can get the lips of the students moving and their brains processing what is being taught!
