Category: Encourage Service (Page 8 of 10)

It is pretty easy to keep moving forward without much reflection of where we’ve been or what to change on the way forward. My work of remembrance continues as I have two opportunities to stop and reflect this week.

The first is with our gifted regional leaders from Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska as we assess the last twelve months and identify adjustments and priorities for the coming year. The second is at my year end retreat where I will work on my year end report.

My prayer is that I will see clearly and hear the Lord’s direction.

As our year comes to an end I am reminded of an important spiritual practices for us, and one often stated in scripture…remember.

As a supervisor I get the opportunity to do this work on my year end reviews for staff while reading all of the reports from the last 12 months. In looking back I see stories of God moving students to take risks, others choosing to follow Jesus, and times of heartache.

As I wrapped up my reading of one staff’s reports today, I was so grateful for the clear ways God moved in this year.

Is their a story of God’s provision that he is inviting you to remember today?

One of the compelling things at Catalyst is to hear testimonies of students starting new things on campus.

One student shared how they were led by their staff not to just be a role model on campus but to invite people to study about Jesus with them. After a couple of months of study with one friend, they said yes to Jesus.

Another recent grad shared about their work to start a LaFe (Latino focused) ministry and how God had orchestrated exactly what they needed for this to happen.

Pray that through these testimonies and other elements at Catalyst, students would be propelled into mission in new corners of our campuses and region.

We have many choices of what to give time to. As I look at the life of Jesus he had a clear sense of what to do even at times if it puzzled those around him.

As a husband, father, and ministry leader I face many choices and I counsel others in their decisions. What have you found most effective for you in strengthening your decision making? Would you share it with me and pray for my continued growth in this area?