From my heart

As December is almost here my thoughts go back to December 1995. This was the time that I answered the call of God to be a Children's Pastor. I entered the ministry with a whole bunch of questions (the biggest one "are you sure you want me Lord"?).  Surely there is someone better than me. But God was clear when He called me. Was I afraid? Absolutely! But with the "call" in my heart I said yes and I have not regretted it since.

Over the past 16 years I have seen children grow and some have even gotten married( I have performed a couple of weddings) and now their kids are in kid's church! Wow are those kids getting old! And oh boy the stories I could tell! One of these days I am going to put all the stories in writing and publish a book.

I have been asked what I enjoy the most as a Kids Pastor and the answer has always been the same. I love seeing kids connect with God. The times around the altar whether at kids church or in the neighborhood is a very special moment that I hold dear to my heart.

In January 1998 Andrea and I went to a children's pastors conference in Nashville Tenn. On the long bus ride home (I don't enjoy flying) God spoke to my heart about the ministry. God wanted me to shepherd His kids. Being an under shepherd to the Lord is a huge wonderful responsibility. If you would stop by my office you will see what I am talking about. On my back wall is a huge picture of a shepherd walking down the road with his sheep following. I want to help lead the kids down the road toward God. John 10 speaks about the shepherd and the hired hand. I don't do this to get paid or because it is my job. The call of God is what drives me and it is His love that compels me to do what I do.
On my door there is a sign ( I borrowed the quote from the Air Force and adapted it) it reads " my business is kids ....so every kid is my business. I truly mean this. I am here 24/7 for you and your kids, please do not hesitate to call on me.

I have created this blog to connect with you and to share what God is doing in the ministry and in your kids lives. Thank you for allowing to be a part of your family.