Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love,and break up your unploughed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord,until he comes and showers his righteousness on you. Hosea 10 v 12 (NIV) The Challenge This verse from Hosea is like a wake-up call! It’s God saying, “Hey, it’s time to get serious about your […]
Too Heavenly or Too Earthly? Finding the Balance
There’s a saying that you can be “so heavenly minded that you’re of no earthly use,” or conversely, “so earthly minded that you’re of no heavenly use.” Both extremes present a danger to our Christian walk and our effectiveness in serving God and our communities. The Danger of Being “Too Heavenly” This describes a person […]
17. Cultivating Your Spiritual Oasis: Personal Discipline for Sustained Ministry in Christian Detached Youth Work
Detached youth work is a demanding yet rewarding calling, but it can also be emotionally and spiritually draining. To thrive in this ministry, it’s essential for Christian youth workers to cultivate a strong personal spiritual discipline. This practice serves as a wellspring of strength, renewal, and guidance, enabling you to persevere and make a lasting […]
Mark 10:17-31: The Cost of Following Jesus
This passage in Mark’s Gospel presents a powerful encounter between Jesus and a rich young man, followed by a crucial lesson for Jesus’ disciples on the true meaning of discipleship. The Encounter A rich young man, seemingly earnest in his faith, kneels before Jesus and asks, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal […]
Mark 8:34-38: The Cost of Following Jesus
In this passage, Jesus lays out a challenging truth for those who want to be his disciples. He tells them it’s not about fame, fortune, or comfort. It’s about self-denial, sacrifice, and a willingness to lose everything for him. What did Jesus say? Jesus called the crowd together with his disciples and said, “Whoever wants […]
Evangelist
An evangelist is someone who passionately shares the Good News (or Gospel) of Jesus Christ with others, with the goal of leading them to faith and salvation. Here’s a deeper look at the meaning of an evangelist within Christianity: It’s important to note that while some individuals may be specifically called to the role of […]
Death to Self
“When we keep near to Jesus it is He who draws souls to Himself through us, but He must be lifted up in our lives; that is, we must be crucified with Him. It is self in some shape that comes between us and Him, so self must be dealt with as He was dealt […]
Time for a fresh start
Although I head up the work it can never be about one person. If I leave or die anything built needs to continue and thrive so the ministry needs to be about team. The head of the work will always be Jesus, in which case it is about one man! After that it is about […]
Discipleship
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… Love your neighbour as yourself. All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments. Matthew 22 v 37-40 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and […]