Challenges of ministry in the mid-life years
Here is a summary of what I have so far–comments or additions
Challenges of ministry in our mid-life years?
- Energy
- Practical-Minded
- Idealism
- Limited influence
- Loneliness
- Financial concerns
- Pain
- Weaknesses
- Fear of failure
- Problem of Promotion
- Human development
- Longing for Roots
- Envy
- Doing versus Being
- Will of God
- Coasting
- Anger
- Unresolved conflicts
- Boredom
- Anxiety
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I few thoughts I would add:
Defining success differently–new priorities;
Health concerns–especially energy (already mentioned), sight and hearing;
Ministering in a culture that is “cutting edge” when your edge becomes dull and the associated fears;
Experience of losses;
Deeper empathy for people’s sufferings and pains of life;
Easier to “suck air” with the messiness of life and ministry–a greater appreciation of God’s grace in the lives of others;
III John 4;
Thank you! I think the “deeper empathy” and “greater appreciation for God’s grace” rings true in my life. Will use these today.
Excellent content and style…keep up the good work!
thanks for the encouragement!