Winning battles isn’t the same as winning the war. The path winding up the mountain is often slow, arduous, and foreign. But those determined to complete the journey soon discover the benefits of knowing the terrain in advance and staying on the path that the Lord has set before us.
Indeed, unless we know how success is measured in the eyes of God, our perception can mislead us into thinking that we have failed in ministry. The question we should ask is, “Have I been obedient to His calling and am I sharing my story?” Fulfilling the mission and purpose God has designed us for is a lifelong endeavor. Each day, event or ministry becomes another page in our personal book. It’s our story, and we continue to write it until our final day.
Gain new and renewed passion for the ministry. Climbing the Mountain While Walking the Path will provide insights for overcoming the obstacles that have been holding you back.
Joel Hutchison is passionate about creating synergy and equipping church leaders for twenty-first-century ministry. His catalytic gifts began to surface in his mid-twenties when he, with his wife Sharon, launched and for five years operated a residential building company in their hometown of Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
Glean insights on how to be obedient to His calling and how to help others discover the value of sharing their faith stories.