Episode 43: 8 Ways to Stay Passionate in Ministry

As a ministry leader, there are days when I just feel exhausted. The weekend has zapped my energy and my passion for ministry has waned. Chances are you too have had days when you’ve asked yourself, “Can I keep doing this?”

Ministry isn’t just about showing up, it’s about staying passionate about the calling God’s placed on your life, even when you’re tired. Today I’m going to share 8 ways you can stay passionate about ministry, not just for a season, but for the long haul.

#1 – Your Personal Walk with Christ – Before you’re a pastor, you’re a follower of Jesus

·       Stay connected to the Vine. (John 15:5)

·       Your passion for ministry is always going to be fueled by your passion for Jesus.

·       Prayer and worship have to be a priority because passion flows from God’s presence.

#2 – A Burden for the Lost and the Broken

·       When your heart drifts away from people who are far from God, ministry becomes a job instead of a calling.

·       Jesus came to seek and save the lost. (Luke 19:10)

·       Passion returns when you remember why you’re doing this.

#3 – Take Care of Your Body

·       Ministry requires a physical vessel.

·       Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)

·       Physical wellness brings clarity and stamina to face the spiritual battles.

#4 – Plan Fun Things for Your Family

·       Your family is not in the way of your ministry; they are your ministry.

·       If you neglect having fun at home, it’s going to show up on Sunday morning.

·       Protecting time to spend with your family is not selfish, it’s necessary.

#5 – Structure Your Week

·       If you’re lacking passion, you’re probably overwhelmed.

·       Structure brings peace and purpose.

·       Make the best use of your time because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:15)

#6 – Do What You Love in Ministry

·       Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.

·       God has gifted you a specific way. (Romans 12:12)

·       Lean into what gives you life and let go of what drains you.

·       Get in the habit of saying, “Not yet.”

·       Passion grows when you’re operating out of your gift set.

#7 – Find Purpose in the Mundane

·       Every ministry will have tasks that you don’t enjoy doing.

·       Remember you’re working for the Lord, not for men. (Colossians 3:23)

·       Reframe the way you see the mundane – necessary to accomplish those thing you are passionate about.

#8 – Celebrate the Wins

·       You don’t need a conference to get encouraged; you need to notice what God is already doing.

·       Every time something lost was found, they threw a party. (Luke 15)

·       Don’t just move onto the next thing; stop and thank God.

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