We're trained from childhood to develop competence and strength, which serve us well in many aspects of life. Yet this same drive for self-sufficiency creates a dangerous illusion that we can handle life's challenges independently, neglecting our fundamental dependence on God. Former Serge apprentice James Wells shares how his two years in Ireland transformed his understanding of ministry. Arriving with the question "How will I be used?" James discovered God had different plans—teaching him the importance of receiving rather than always giving.

In this episode, they discuss… 

• Freedom in helplessness (06:10)
• Ministry through weakness (09:50)
• James’ journey to Ireland (15:15)
• When vulnerability becomes ministry (26:21)
• Embracing dependence in leadership (39:16)

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Referenced in this episode:

• See if God might be calling you to a Serge Internship or Serge Apprenticeship 
• Invest in your relationship with Jesus through Mentored Sonship

Credits: 

Our guest for this episode was James Wells, who served with Serge as an apprentice in Ireland from 2022-2024. He is currently studying at Covenant Theological Seminary as he pursues God’s call to pastoral ministry. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L. 

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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