Still The Heart

Church Leaders tell us that they plead with people to give their hearts fully to God. But it’s the way that they go for people’s hearts that is the problem. People are more likely to invest their hearts when they are pursuing their own ministry passion. “Individuals tend to hold reserves of energy in check until they see how to use it to their own highest interest. The challenge is to release more of that energy.” (Somebodies and Nobodies, pg 114).

The number one need that most church leaders feel they have is, “to get our people involved in meaningful ministry.” On the other hand most Parachurch leaders feel that their greatest need is for more “Christian servants” to help the organization capitalize on it enormous ministries opportunities. There are more International Students who want American friends than there are American friends to respond.  There are more kids who need mentors than there are mentors available, and so it is with hundreds of needy people groups in our country. So what is the answer?