I am

In the past few years in ministry I've learned that I am a pastor - but that being a pastor also encompasses every other profession...

I am a...

Doctor - I am here to help heal wounds of the church.  There are a lot of hurts that people experience because of the church - I hope that the way I live my life and the way I live through my ministry will help heal some of those hurts. 

Mother - I'm called to nurture people in the faith.  Called to help them figure out how they can best live into their calling

Father - I am a father in the church. Taking on the masculine role of leadership - no matter how much younger I am - people still look to me as an authority figure. 

Preacher/Interpreter - I am called to interpret the Word for others.  What does the Bible tell us?  How should we -as Christ followers - respond to this news story?  I have had training - and God has given me the ability to interpret the Scriptures in a way that brings understanding to others.

Accountant-  maybe one of my least favorite titles, but something I find myself doing.  I am responsible to make sure money - for whatever group I'm leading - is there.  

Counselor:  I'm called to listen - to hear those who are hurting, confused, or needing an ear, and to help them organize their thoughts.

Cook- people like to eat and gather together for fellowship.  Someone's got to cook for these gatherings!

Event/Trip Planner - You've got to be able to figure out time, location, and activities.  Plus it's fun to go different places

Innovator-  I find that when I have moments of creativity - that God has given me an opportunity to dream and create in order to demonstrate the creativity of the Creator

I am also many other things!  But most importantly - I am a representation of Jesus.  Like all of us who profess faith in Christ.  When I say I am Christian - when I say I am a minister, I know people will look to me to see what it means to be a disciple of Christ.