garychester.org 3/26/09
As I predicted in my 3/26/09 newsletter, one-on-one ministry will be the future of Christianity as large come-to-Jesus services have become a thing of the past. It's now -- and really always has been -- all about relationships. Relationships are how God uses his followers to change lives through sacrifice and service.
I learned of an obvious example of an one-on-one scenario in Memphis where I have a young relative whose mother and I have been lifting up for years.
A son of my relative has become fascinated with the guitar, and a next door neighbor who plays in a Christian rock band has come forward to offer to give the son free lessons. I don't know this teacher personally, but I'd guess he senses a spiritual vacuum in my relative's family and sees an opportunity for sacrificial love and service. You see, he's been paying attention.
God has placed my relative's family across the neighbor's path. He is heeding God's calling and thus is warmly offering the lessons. By caring and taking the time, he's become an instrument of God's grace.
Isn't it amazing how God can use each of us and our talents when we're paying attention. And guess what? We enjoy ourselves when God uses us. It's much more fulfilling than wasting away in front of our plug-in-drug or being fixated on trivial amusements.
(Got a personal example of one-on-one ministry? Please email me. gary@menwhowin.com)
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