Relationships In Ministry

A few weeks ago, I learned about a few different types of ministry, and we talked about the pros and cons of each one. I'm not going into that part, but I am going to talk about the one that is involved in the ministry that I most associate myself with. Young Life

In Young Life, we are all about relationships. That is the best way to really get to know someone and to watch them as they grow. Even if you don't get to see their lives go to Jesus, you have a good friend, and you can see them start to change a bit. A seed gets planted, and you never know what can happen.

Well obviously this relationship has the upside, of being one of the best chances of watching lives get changed, but it's definitely the hardest. In every respect, it forces you to be intentional, and really get to know someone. This can be one of the hardest parts of being there. You can't be scared to talk to people, and even if you are, you're not relying on your power to do it anyway. My big problem with this is that we can be tricked into thinking that being in this ministry, that everything we do is helping. I know that I use facebook as a tool maybe a bit too much. I am always telling people they should go on facebook, but I don't always tell people that I want them there, from the bottom of my heart. Facebook is a good tool, but it should not be my main source of relationship building.

I've seen a few things in the recent weeks, I have seen a lot of facebook posts, regrettably maybe a few from me saying things that do nothing but turn people off to the idea of coming. We have been using it in the wrong way, and that's not okay. Why is it so hard for us to build the relationships like those who lead us built them? Why is it hard for us to do it? I blame me being an introvert, but that's not good enough. I use my excuses that are not okay to use, but yeah beside the point. We need to really run after certain people. Honestly, we've had this thing going where if 100 people show up, my head's getting shaved. Why don't we honestly, lovingly, and intentionally go after the people we want there, instead of posting it, and telling everyone at once. We should invite those who we are really loving.

Just my thoughts of today.
TJ