Called to be... purposeful

Video transcript

When I consider who I am called to be, there are many things I could suggest. I’m called to be a disciple, a husband, a dad, a friend. I’m also called to be a territorial envoy, and all these things together make up who I am. Over the past two and a half years, God has shaped me, moulded me and helped me grow as a leader, and he’s also developed me in my love for him and for all people. I am blessed by God to be a blessing, and right now God has me where he has placed me to share the good news with my community and to serve those he has placed in my care. When I’ve been driving to candidates meetings and interviews at THQ, during the journey I’d often find myself praying these words: ‘Lord, if this is your calling on my life to be a territorial envoy, then open the door and I will walk through. But if it’s not, then close the door.’

This prayer at the time could have come from a place of being afraid and looking for an excuse to walk away and not live out my calling. But as God kept opening the doors, I just kept moving forward. I found that this prayer and this mindset have kept me pushing forward and focused on what the original calling on my life was. Having time to reflect and listen is so important in ministry. Moving forward into new areas of calling can indeed be scary, but it can also be so exciting. And you never know, you could be saying, ‘If you open the door, Lord, I will walk through.’ And you can know as you walk that he walks right beside you, guiding your steps and often carrying you through. No two days are ever the same. Some days I find myself sorting through mission folders, responding to emails, managing finances, and preparing for Sunday services. On other days you might catch me on the golf course with a church member, or enjoying coffee and cake while learning to crochet a blanket at the Cozy Circle craft group. Although each day brings different activities, I know that God is present in all aspects of my ministry. I always strive to do my best in everything I undertake.