One of the most important roles a minister plays in the life of his or her congregation is helping those dear people along the pathway of spiritual formation. There is no “magical solution” that will instantly take a “baby” Christian and propel him or her to the heights of spiritual maturity. So, the task facing pastors sometimes seems daunting.
Interestingly, this is no less true in our own lives as ministers. Even as one who has walked with the Lord Jesus Christ for almost all of my 78 years, I can still point to areas in my life where I must constantly look for ways to till my spiritual soil, plant new seed, watch out for those pesky encroaching weeds, and make certain I both fertilize and water the soil of my soul.
Spiritual growth is a continual, unrelenting process. It is a process in which all believers must engage if they hope to please their King. There are some strategies that can accelerate spiritual growth. We often talk about those strategies, particularly in regard to our “50-Day Spiritual Adventures.” But no “magical solution” can take someone and push him or her to the height of spiritual growth without a major investment in the kinds of spiritual disciplines that take time to develop and perfect.
Therefore, ministers cannot hope to provide proper spiritual formation for their congregations if they do not commit themselves to a constant and rigorous program of personal spiritual growth. I have quite a bit more to share with you about this important subject. To hear my remarks, I invite you to click the link on this page that will take you to my Sermon-Coach website. Then, on the Sermon-Coach Podcast webpage, click on the link and listen to Podcast No. 187.
I truly believe you will find the conversation I have with Podcast host, Dean Wilson, helpful to you, as you continue to strive to fulfill the calling God has placed on your life as one of His choice servants. And, thank you for being a part of the Sermon-Coach.com ministerial family.
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