Being involved in Youth Ministry for a few years now has given me numerous examples to witness the phenomenon called camp. I'm amazed at the excitement surrounding a camp. The kids are pumped, and you don't have to do much to draw out their excitement. Camp is always such a great time to be encouraged and to be challenged in your walk with Christ.
Conferences often serve much the same purpose in the life of pastors in ministry. I walked around the Shepherds' Conference this week and was delighted to see so many men who were in the process of being encouraged and having their batteries recharged to get back out there. Between hearing great preaching and talking about ministry, this week is hard to beat! It helps too that there is an endless supply of food on campus! I'm making a motion for the coffee kiosk and the fresh orange juice to stay all year.
Here are a few thoughts that keep reccuring in my little brain:
1. There is nothing like the local church. Each of the speakers emphasized this in some way.
2. There are lots of men who want to honor God with their ministries.
3. Ministry Audits are helpful. We should be willing to lay everything on the table to see if it squares with a biblical philosophy.
4. I am thankful to God for leading men in evangelicalism today. There is a reason why the kenote panel was invited. These men are exceptionally gifted. They are a gift to the church.
5. God is so kind to us to allow times of encouragement such as this.
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