Pastor Mike Cavanaugh (Vice-President of Elim Fellowship) gives ministry a very practical definition. Ministry is Loving God by caring for others. Ministry is Loving God by caring for my family. And Ministry is Loving God by caring for myself.
Many (especially those in full-time ministry) get caught up in caring for others at all expense. They may feel that if they do something for their family or for themselves they are not being spiritual. But, as Pastor Mike teaches all three areas of caring are intertwined. They are all spiritual and they are all part of our life lived for Jesus. When we as Disciples of Jesus begin to act as true ministers and take care of all three areas, then our lives, our families, our churches, and ultimately the world will never be the same.
So, the questions remain for each one of us. Are we Caring for Others? Are we Caring for our Families? and Are we Caring for Ourselves?
Love Mike's quote!
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