I have just begun my 20th year at Grace Community this month as the Senior Pastor. I have witnessed a lot of ministry moments through the years and have seen many great moves of God. I also have experienced opposition as to why we do what we do to reach men. Seem nuts for someone to say I don't like the way you unashamedly go after the men for Jesus. But that doesn't stop us and we trust that we listen to The Holy Spirit and remain obedient to his leading.
All that to say this, "every single meeting, conversation, letter, phone call, text, email, rolling of the eyes, criticism, list, accusation, and much more" was and is worth it!
Jesus longs to see men lead their families in a tender way and shamelessly chase after him. And when a man does that the family, the community, the world is changed for the better!
As I rode away Sunday on my Harley with my daughter Hannah on the back I felt this deep, deep, deep satisfaction from the Lord. The mental picture of men stepping forward with their sons and daughters, wives and friends to trust in Jesus gave me the fortitude to press on!
My wife, Anne who is my greatest cheerleader and supporter said it best when she said this "Keep doing what you are doing Jim it is worth it!"
Yes we had man games...
yes we had relentless effort...
Yes we gave away an ATV...
Yes we had a motorcycle entrance with a fireworks display...
Yes men walked forward to trust in Jesus...
Yes men hugged and showed great emotion...
Yes men crossed over from death to life...
Yes sons watched their dad do the bravest thing and admit they need Jesus...
Yes men walked with other men to show support...
Yes men drove stakes in the ground as a new beginning...
Yes daughters walked with their dads and watched him trust in Jesus...
Yes over 100 men trusted in Jesus!
Yes, yes, yes, yes and YES!
That is why we do what we do and yes all glory goes to Jesus!
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I am in tears. Praising the Lord for HIS great work in the hearts of these men.
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