October 11, 2008
Leadership
I often wonder how different my own ministry would have been had someone introduced me early to a dynamic sense of call. My call at age 13 was sudden and powerful, and it thrust me on a trajectory that would shape much of my future. During my mid-forties, however, I began to lose momentum. Pastoring became a dreaded duty, and I soon insulated myself from my congregants’ needs and support. I eventually exited church ministry.