Wow, Pierre! That must have seemed like such a reversal of roles, but now in hindsight you can see how your world and the teen’s world came together through the tech world… and that in itself can bring people into God’s world. None of that would have happened without your open hand to God, though. How many other things in our life are we missing or enjoying because of that one factor? Thanks for sharing!

Tony that’s awesome that you allow your testimony to minister to so many. I was actually in the opposite role, I’m a tech guy and loved it! So when I was hired by our church to run the tech ministry I was in my element. But then one day I was told by leadership that the time had come for me to step up and assume the role of Youth Pastor! Huh??? I didn’t mind helping but that was not my hearts desire…. at all!!! So when I assumed the role though with obedience to the Lord I knew it was a stretch for me. I did that 5 years and then I had a family emergency that caused me to relocate to NC where I took a role back into Tech and loved it! Then I felt the tug of God on my heart to say it’s time to go back home and so when I contacted leadership, I was approached again with the idea of heading up the youth ministry. I of course said yes because I wanted to follow God’s directive I was feeling and I’m so glad I listened, because I do have a love for our teens, but also I get to teach them about technology in our church and now I also run the tech ministry as well! So I’m glad to hear you say that you allowed God to have his way because that was what I did and God saw fit to bless me with my hearts desire since I choose to put him in front of my desires….

Thanks, Doug!

That’s incredible that you still attend the church – especially in how you model what it means to follow Jesus versus your gut/reaction/emotions. That’s a skill that He’ll use to speak to others, even if only by your example. Homerun!

Serve well, Gregory. Praying you do this with a full heart. If perspective would help, I wrote quite a bit on this in this book: http://www.simplyyouthministry.com/resources-adult-leaders-development-uncommon-wisdom-from-the-other-side.html