I’ve been in ministry as a Pastor since 2006, about 14 years. There were difficult and challenging times for sure but I’m grateful to God for the calling and enjoy every moment of it.
After Miyoung and I decided to plant a church by following God’s calling here in GA, I had a plan.
In my thought, there are two major difficulties for a church planters. One is people, which God has to lead us, and the other one is finance. Which also God has to provide but I sure can be used for it. So for the first time in over 10 years, I went to market place to get a job. A long story short, I got to work in a trucking company which I enjoyed and now working in ATM company, which I even enjoy more!
Even though I enjoy my work, I’ve never considered, even one moment, giving up a ministry and just working in a market place. I’ve always considered my main job is here in our church and my secular job is continuation of what I do in ministry.
I equally considered them important and trying my best to be a good co-worker and employee to the company as Jesus commanded us. (Ephesians 6:5-8)
Also there are benefits that are important to our ministry. I get to financially support my family and church ministry. That was one of my goal when I decided to work in first place and another really important benefit is, I get to meet VIPs (non-believers) through work.
I found out there are about 4-5 people who doesn’t attend church and are non-believers. This is GREAT! So, I’ve been praying about them and looking for an opportunity to invite them to house church.
How can I not love what I do, both in church and out in a market place! Until our church grows and able to support a full-time Pastor, I’ll be enjoying my time in both places and be grateful to God for the opportunity.
- Pastor Rein