Ministry

While, this post is primarily directed towards my generation of pastors, I believe it could be beneficial to preachers in general.

I truly believe my generation of preachers need to stop worry about becoming the next big thing. We’ve got a sense of urgency to get to the top, more than advancing the gospel and developing as leaders. It’s okay to want your platform of influence to increase. But, it’s not okay when your motives and desires are for your name to be known more than Jesus.

My generation of pastors need to become more obsessed with growing a love for the local church, working on their holiness, developing sound doctrine, and living lives that worthy of following. I heard Pastor Perry Noble say once, ‘you need to stop worrying about getting discovered and get developed.’ Now, most of us won’t ever admit this, but its very true.

You’ve got to ask yourself:
Are you truly more concerned if people have a change of heart or adore you when you get done preaching?
Are you truly concerned about furthering the cause of Christ or gaining a bigger platform?
Do you want your name known or do you want to make Jesus’ name known?

We need to stop worrying about obtaining our invite to preach at next years Catalyst Conference and more concerned with becoming godly leaders who love Jesus, their wives and church. Then allow Jesus to elevate and increase our platform of ministry in his timing. This is a very hard lesson that Jesus worked in me about a year ago, that I’ve been very thankful for.

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‘Bloom where you’re planted.’ – Mary Engelbreit

I’ve heard this quote about a dozen times from one of my mentors. But, honestly, it hasn’t really become a reality for me until recently. I am learning more and more the impact and the potential in taking this quote to your core.

If you are anything like me, you might deal with contentment issues or maybe even find yourself chasing after what’s next…maybe you aren’t. In the past I’ve struggled with not giving it my all in what ever I’m doing.

Here’s one thing I’m changing this year: whatever God gives me and where ever he has me, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.

Right now, I’ve got an opportunity to invest in a group of ten high school students. I’ve got six weeks with them, I’m going to give them everything I can. I’m going to invest my life into them. Even though I’ve got my resume out and interviewing for a church position, I’m giving the local church I’m a part of now all I’ve got. I’m even cleaning pools a couple days a week, guess what? I’m giving it everything I’ve got.

I’m learning to bloom where I’m planted. I’m trying to be faithful in the little things that God gives me. I’m trying to invest my life into whatever opportunity I’ve been given. My challenge would be to you, are you investing your life into what God’s given you at this current moment? Or are you holding out?

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Here’s a couple updates on what’s going in my life and ministry.

1. Church Job  Search :: Over the last few months we’ve been sending out resumes and interviewing with churches. I’ve had three interviews, visited one church in south Florida, and awaiting to hear from another church. It’s been a fun journey so far! We’ve got meet with some great churches. But, we are praying that God specifically places us where he wants us. Please continue to pray for clarity as we search!

2. Preaching :: I haven’t been taking as many preaching opportunities the past few months as well. I’ve been spending a little more time off the radar lately. But, I’ve beginning to take on more now. I preached about a month ago for a great friend of mine and looking forward to preaching at Ascension this summer.

3. Photography :: I’ve recently updated my camera equipment. I’ve also, been scouting on some killer locations to do some photo shoots. Let me know if you need a photo shoot.

4. My Family :: My wife and boys are doing great! The boys are growing so fast. They are learning new things each day. I love being a dad. My wife continues to amaze me as I watch her mother our children. She makes me so proud!

5. Chet’s Creek Church :: As we figure out what our next ministry move is, we’ve been camped out at Chet’s Creek Church. It’s been such a great time for us. We have loved getting to know the people and staff. They have been very gracious to us. It’s been encouraging getting to hang out with and get to know the staff. The people love Jesus and His church.

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your prayers! BB

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Just wanted to give a quick plug to a link you’ll find above. I am currently looking for a position at church in the areas of: high school, college, and/or teaching pastor.

I would love to work with high school or college students.
I see them as the generation behind me I need to invest in.

I also, love preaching. Thus, joining a teaching team would be awesome!
I’m not sure the logistics of how this position would work, but hey lets figure it out!

I put this online resume together to highlight some ministry accomplishments, give you an idea of my skills and gifting, and to introduce ourselves.

You can see my online resume here.
There’s also, a link to see a traditional paper resume you can download and a video of me preaching.
Please note the online resume is an overview, while my paper resume gives some more details about work experience!

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I want to take a few moments to share with you the pastors who have influenced and impacted me the most.

1. Pastor Alan Floyd :: Pastor Alan is the senior pastor of First Baptist of Middleburg. He has invested in my life since I was a punk 17 year old. He’s walked with me for the last nine years of my life. I am thankful for his investment and belief in me. When I was 17 years old, he was the first man I ever saw and said I want to be like him one day.

2. Pastor Michael Lukaszewski :: Pastor Michael leads two churches at the moment. He planted a church in Atlanta called Oak Leaf Church, but will be moving to NYC this summer to plant Brooklyn Church. Michael was one of the first men to ever seen potential in me and call it out. For the last nine years he has continued to speak potential into my ministry.

3. Pastor Steven Furtick :: Pastor Steven leads Elevation Church. I had the opportunity last summer, to have lunch with Pastor Steven and his wife Holly. Pastor Steven has taught me from a distance a great deal about honor. I’ve been challenged and impacted to forever in this area.

These three men have shaped my ministry in different ways. I am grateful for each of them. I am who I am because of them. Who has impacted your ministry the most? Brag on them a little bit today.

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Whether you work at a church, walmart, or a Fortune 500 company. You’ll be faced with a decision that will determine your leadership ability and integrity.

Here’s what’s going to happen, your boss will make a decision or change a procedure and in those moments your leadership ability and integrity will be challenged. Here’s why, your other co-workers are not going to be happy with the decision or change, then complain to you about it. They’ll begin a conversation about how your boss is an idiot or how the new policy is dumb. You’ve got to decide, will you partake in it and put more fuel on the fire or will you lead.

If you partake in it, you aren’t leading anymore and you’ve just dishonored your boss. Both will discredit your leadership ability and integrity.

Even if you don’t agree with the changes or decision. It doesn’t matter. You and your co-workers aren’t the decision makers. It’s your job as a leader to embrace the changes and lead those around you to do the same. It’s a matter of integrity if you will tear apart your boss with words or build them up. This is probably one of the easiest situations to compromise your leadership and integrity and not even realize it. I’m challenging you to think about these situations before they happen and plan to lead!

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