Ministry is Art. It’s creative and it’s messy. It’s seeing something, like an unmet need or someone’s potential in Christ, and then taking the necessary steps to make the desired result a reality.
And, whereas most artists either use paint and palette or simply put pen to paper, one of the primary ways I get to share my passion and creativity is through the preparation and preaching of sermons.
The goal of course is to make sure that God is always ALWAYS the author, poet, and painter while I simply become His ink and canvas; allowing Him to use my personality, passions, and past experiences for His purpose. A work of art shared through my words and actions to serve as a catalyst for the spiritual transformation of those listening. A work in progress…
What tools/skills do you have to work with? What is your canvas? How can you creatively bring about God’s Vision today?
“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” (Romans 12:6-8 NLT)
Refill with Randy 
Great message!
On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 6:20 AM Refill with Randy wrote:
> Randy LeBaron posted: ” Ministry is Art. It’s creative and it’s messy. > It’s seeing something, like an unmet need or someone’s potential in Christ, > and then taking the necessary steps to make the desired result a reality. > And, whereas most artists either use paint and palett” >
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