I am grateful for being called to ministry. Ministry comes in many forms. Preaching and teaching in a church come to mind first. And I am grateful that God chose me to be God's minister. And I am also grateful that my church, Fifth Baptist, licensed and ordained me; and that my denomination, American Baptist Churches of the South, acknowledged me. Through formal ministry I have been privileged to preach throughout the state and other states. I have been blessed to design the curriculum for and teach five classes in a seminary. And I have joyfully served as a supply pastor for a small Lutheran church and in many capacities in my home church. But formal ministry came after a few other callings.
Right after college, I was called to be caregiver for both of my parents. I was called to teach for many years. And I was called to be the Director of Patient Education for the local chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. I was faithful to my parents until they left this earth and continue their legacy by telling my grandson about his great grandparents. I continue to teach at church and at at various workshops and conferences. And I still will drop everything to talk to anyone, anywhere about lupus.
I believe that all of us are called to minister to one another. Answering that call has been one of my greatest joys.
Right after college, I was called to be caregiver for both of my parents. I was called to teach for many years. And I was called to be the Director of Patient Education for the local chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. I was faithful to my parents until they left this earth and continue their legacy by telling my grandson about his great grandparents. I continue to teach at church and at at various workshops and conferences. And I still will drop everything to talk to anyone, anywhere about lupus.
I believe that all of us are called to minister to one another. Answering that call has been one of my greatest joys.