Paul highlights that he became a minister, helping us understand that a minister does not choose the office, rather he is appointed. 

Paul understood that the role of a pastor involves a calling to serve rather than asserting a position of power. 

Not only was Paul appointed as a minster, he also recognizes the importance of stewardship. Service and stewardship go hand-in-hand. 

In ministry, being a steward means looking after others on behalf of God. A ministry leader is fully responsible to God and for the growth and wellbeing of fellow Christians! 

The Christian faith is rational and reasonable and is not a blind leap of faith into the unknown.

We know how to be a follower.

The follow button is the boldest feature on any social media platform. We’re highly experienced on how to follow along with people’s picture-perfect lives or follow with bated breath as breaking stories unfold in the news.

But to be a leader—that’s where the instructions from the user manual get a bit muddy.