Talofa
Experience
One of the most interesting phenomenon that I have discovered over the course of searching for a church family to interact and work with in ministry, is the importance placed upon 'experience.' There is no denying the need for 'experienced' teachers/preachers/ministers/evangelists to dissect God's Word with the utmost respect, and deliver it in love. I have been thinking a lot of about this, not long ago, I saw in one the ad's for a 'pulpit minister opportunity' stated a minimum of 8 years experience. Some have even gone as high as 10 years experience. Experience is a healthy requirement to have, something that I obviously lack according to some elderships, but nonetheless should acquire over time. The only thing lacking is an opportunity to start somewhere, and the more churches pursue 'experience', my chances will grow dimmer by the minute. However, I would like to suggest something other than experience for churches to consider: POTENTIAL. Everyone has potential, and churches can help nurture and cultivate that potential and help them realize their capabilities and gifts. By helping someone realize their full potential, the eldership/deacons/members along with the minister are all working together to help each other, no one is above anyone else, because everyone is trying to realize the potential that God has given to us.
Experience
One of the most interesting phenomenon that I have discovered over the course of searching for a church family to interact and work with in ministry, is the importance placed upon 'experience.' There is no denying the need for 'experienced' teachers/preachers/ministers/evangelists to dissect God's Word with the utmost respect, and deliver it in love. I have been thinking a lot of about this, not long ago, I saw in one the ad's for a 'pulpit minister opportunity' stated a minimum of 8 years experience. Some have even gone as high as 10 years experience. Experience is a healthy requirement to have, something that I obviously lack according to some elderships, but nonetheless should acquire over time. The only thing lacking is an opportunity to start somewhere, and the more churches pursue 'experience', my chances will grow dimmer by the minute. However, I would like to suggest something other than experience for churches to consider: POTENTIAL. Everyone has potential, and churches can help nurture and cultivate that potential and help them realize their capabilities and gifts. By helping someone realize their full potential, the eldership/deacons/members along with the minister are all working together to help each other, no one is above anyone else, because everyone is trying to realize the potential that God has given to us.
