Do I Still Have Untapped Potential?
This post was written by Elaine Loewen, a SEND missionary in Japan. Elaine and her husband Joel have served in Japan since 1986 in church planting and discipleship ministries. Elaine is also the language school coordinator for SEND in Japan. I am thankful for Elaine’s transparency as she shares how God has renewed her passion after many years of ministry.
Last summer I felt in a slump–a general lack of passion for ministry. While at the Yamanaka Chalet, I read the book, “Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion” by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro. It’s his story of how, when he found himself depleted after about 30 years of ministry, he took time to recharge and refocus on what is truly important. Towards the very end of the book, he talks about potential. We usually associate potential with young people. We think of them with their life ahead,… Read the whole post
Elaine Loewen