I needed this today from Craig Groeschel, Pastor of Life Church.

“You are not what you did, what you do, or what you are going to do. You are who Christ says you are.”

When you are doing ministry, try to remember:

  • What you do is a result of who you are in Christ.
  • What you do doesn’t define who you are.
  • Don’t confuse the who with the do.

You are not successful because:

  • Your kids ministry grew 10% this year.
  • Three people got saved last week.
  • Your budget increased by 5%.
  • The parents of your student ministry like you.
  • Your church is bigger this year than this time last year.

You are successful because of who you are in Christ. You please God by obeying him, not performing up to your personal expectations.

Are you doing ministry to get worth, feel successful or to find your identity? Or are you doing ministry to please, to resemble, to delight in Christ and bring people to Him?