7 Things Running Taught Me About Ministry
I have added Church Relevance’s June ‘07 newsletter, 7 Things Running Taught Me About Ministry, to the site. Here is an excerpt:
The Apostle Paul begins Second Timothy 2 by telling Timothy that he should be like a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer. I have never been a soldier or a farmer, but I have been an athlete. I used to run hurdles in track and field, and I have always enjoyed Paul’s comparison of ministry to running a race.
So what can we learn from a runner? How can the principles of running a race help us create more effective ministries?
Here are 7 things that running taught me about ministry:
#1 :: Get a Good Coach
Find quality mentors. Finding the right coach was the best thing that ever happened to me in track and field. Look for people who can tell you the right things to do and how to do them well.
