Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 2 Episode 24 - Prayer and Ministry
Pastor Daniel talks with his dad, Joe Williams, pastor of Calvary Chapel, Tacoma, Washington, about prayer and the ministry. Pastor Joe shares his story of how God called him into the ministry, encouraging us that “God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise” (1 Corinthians 1:27). How has prayer affected and changed him throughout his 37 years as a pastor? This is one man’s journey of prayer and faith throughout his ministry, one step at time, one miracle at a time. “We’ve seen the faithfulness of God.”
QUOTES:
“Be flexible, be open. God knows what He is doing.” -Joe Williams
“Your faith grows as you see God move.” -Joe Williams
“Just because God is silent does not mean He is not working. God works everything out in His own time.” -Joe Williams
“You get experience by doing it. You have to move forward if you’re going to see God move.” -Joe Williams
“You never really need faith when thing are going right. You need faith when things are going wrong.” -Joe Williams
“Be faithful where God has put you and you will see the hand of the Lord.” -Joe Williams
“Ministry is not easy. Ministry is work. You have to be a prayer warrior.” -Joe Williams
One Piece of Advice | Don’t Leave Your Family Behind
Rodney Wilkinson, Gospel Fellowship Church in Boynton Beach, FL, shares his one piece of advice: Don’t leave your family behind. From his own experience growing up the son of a preacher where the family was not a priority, Rodney knows this well. Make your family a priority. Remember that Jesus is the Shepherd of the church
“Create balance in your schedule. If you’re overworking, here’s what you’re probably not trusting, that Jesus is the Shepherd of the church anyway. He’s the one that does the work.” -Rodney Wilkinson
“Don’t honor people at the church and come home and dishonor your family. Take care of the home and let ministry flood out of your house.” -Rodney Wilkinson
“Take care of your home. Love your spouse. Do whatever it takes.” -Rodney Wilkinson
LINKS:
Contact Daniel: daniel@eeleaders.com
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