Taking on a New Challenge
A few days ago I attended ONE with my senior pastor, Bryan McGee, and our youth pastor, Matthew Ray. We had a great time, learned a lot, and just enjoyed being with each other. I am so blessed to be working with people who aren’t just co-workers. They are my family and I love them dearly.
Pastor Bryan let me ride in the front on the way home. He said it was so he could study, but seeing how he didn’t study at all on the way home, I think it was because he really didn’t want me to get car sick again!
Anyway, on the way back we had some very deep discussions and some well…not so sure what kind of discussions. One of our deep discussions was a conversation that challenged me about what I’m doing to grow. I HATE to read. It has always been a struggle for me and even though I have gotten better, it is still no where near where it should be.
I never want to be satisfied with where I am. I never want to stop learning, but if that is the case I have to pursue learning…So I figured if I put it out here for the world to see, I’d have to be accountable to actually follow up on what I am doing.
Here is what I have been reading….
Still working on this one. Good info so far.
Finished about 2 months ago – great book
Finished last week – great book
Bought this several months ago. Started it, but got sidetracked and never finished it. Will have to go back and start all over now.
So here is my plan. My goal is a book every 2 weeks. I am going to make a commitment to read a book in each of the following areas
- Ministry – books that will help me grow in what I do as a Children’s Director
- Parenting/Children – books that will help me be a better parent and that will help me help other parents grow in our ability to raise Godly children
- Enjoyment – books that will challenge me on a personal level that has nothing to do with me as a Children’s Director or me as a parent, but has everything to do with ME and who I am to God!
This list may change since I’ve never done this before, but this is where I will start. You can come back next week and I will post a review on the book Children’s Ministry in the 21st Century.
If you have recommendations feel free to leave me a comment.
