Newbie?

So I mentioned on Monday's Senior Pastor prayer focus, that we have a new Childrens' Pastor at our church.

Newly graduated. Very, newlywed. Newly brought on staff to take a strong childrens' ministry to the next level.

First jobs can be nervous enough, but when you realize that you have some fairly big expectations to meet...it can be daunting. Then there's the ministry aspect.

No pressure, but eternity weighs in the balance. The souls of man have been entrusted to one's care. (kids in this case). Yet by the anointing of God, His grace poured out over their lives and the power of the Holy Spirit at work in them, one can look at the task before them, regardless of their years of experience and qualifications, and believe they will accomplish the miraculous. Every person God called out to do something great in His name, was a newbie. Over the course of their lives, despite their faults and failures, thousands of years later, incredible lessons are learned from their example and their experience.

May we not despise the days of one's youth. May we not despise the days of small beginnings.

Pray for Pastors of youth and children. Whatever their years and qualifications and experience, may it come second to recognizing the calling and anointing on their life. Pray for confidence and boldness to accomplish great things that will establish a firm foundation for life-long ministry. Pray for divine moments of instruction and encouragement, that kids and teens will recognize the hand of God and the plans and purposes He has for the life of every young person. Pray for supportive churches; that they will be quick to come along side and encourage young pastors. Begin to pray not, against burnout. Pray for tools and strategies and support to be firmly established from the onset, to guard against any attacks that would cause them to retreat.

May we watch with excitement and anticipation, the launch of new ministers, walking by faith, in the anointing and calling God has placed upon them, for His glory.

-PNC

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