Wisdom for Ministry

At the young adult clergy booth at the Kansas West Annual Conference, participants were invited to add a post it note sharing wisdom for ministry. The responses were (in no particular order):

• Be who God created you to be. You!

• Don't worry. Be happy. :)

• Have Fun!! :)

• BE a blessing

• Quit living in Fear!

• Be flexible

• and stubborn when necessary!

• Spend time in prayer and reading scripture daily

• Laugh a lot

• Don't be so serious!

• Be honest

• Shake lots of hands

• Don't be silenced or defeated in your dreams

• It'll be alright!

• Can't please everyone!

• Hang in there!

• Love the people. Love the Community

• take care of your OWN health!

• Take Vacation! OFTEN!

• Laugh at yourself

• Ministry is an honor & a privilege ENJOY!

• People are more important than programs!

• If you look at it in the right light, how can there be any darkness?

• Stay in The Word.

• Just love your people!

• Believe in God. Believe in the church. Believe in yourself.

• Be creative & trust what you know!

• Smile :)

• Forgiveness is First

• Share the Love

• Make rounds like a doctor

• Smile be happy

• Rehearse!

Some photos, thanks to Jeff Slater...