Juggling in Ministry - the beginning

This is completely normal; so I was told. Some days I forget what my job is, because I'm juggling quite a few different positions within the church. I work in youth ministry, the official title is "Youth and Family Minister."

I must remind myself of Paul's call to the Corinthians that because they didn't know how much time they had before God would return, they should always be doing the Lord's work.

Sometimes wearing a different hat each day can be difficult; worship planning one day, youth ministry, media then maintenance. So is this a "small church" thing? Do these problems arise from not having dynamic leaders and/or leaders that wont delegate?

I must remain focused on one thing, and that is we must work. Wouldn't it be awesome if we stood before God's throne someday and he says "I designed you in such a way so that you could take on multiple tasks, so that you could display my love through your actions."

And what if I get burnt out like so many ministers do? I'll get a job working for Walmart and still glorify him in my life. So in the words of New Riders of the Purple Sage, keep on keepin' on... and in the words of Paul, let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.


my prayer: Surround us, O Lord.