Comments on: The Joy of Ministry (part 1)

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:17:48 +0000

I'm a friend of James and I regularly check into this site. I'm particularly grateful that you drew my attention to this book, The Joy of Ministry. I had not heard of Currie before. Prior to reading this, I read "Ambushed by Grace: The Virtues of a Useless Faith" simply because of the provocative title. I loved it. A brief and bumbled summary can be found here. I'm now halfway through "The Joy of Ministry" and loving it. It is the right book at the right time for me. Thanks for drawing my attention to it. And thanks for the all intelligent and helpful discourse that goes on at this site.

By: Derek Resler

Derek Resler — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:04:59 +0000

Thanks Kent. This is a great reminder that God acts upon us just as much as we think we are the main player in this drama. I am officiating at a funeral today of Ashley’s grandfather – your post has definitely helped me to get my heart in the right place. I can’t force me heart to be in communion with God, but I can stop and open my heart up to a God who is actively engaged in communing with my heart. Your post is very timely – a big thank you as always for your encouraging words.

By: Jim Reitman

Jim Reitman — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:39:12 +0000

Kent, I don’t know about others who have gone through this kind of transition in ministry, but in my case I had to “give up ministry” before “ministry found me”—and with it, joy.