On Monday and Tuesday, our church hosted a leadership seminar for pastors and church leaders. There were about 50 who were here, and one pastor came from as far away as Texas. I taught about four hours each day, and then other people in JBC also shared. Those who taught from our church did a fantastic job of preparing their messages and delivering them, and I am sure that the excellent report we got from those who attended was because of all the other speakers other than me.

It is always very enjoyable to put on an event like this knowing that those who came were encouraged, motivated, and learned a lot. It is fulfilling to do something that is significant in God’s scheme of things. In High School and College I sat on the bench most of my basketball career, getting to play only when we were way ahead or way behind. I did not enjoy that experience and often thought that my coaches were blind to my talent and ability. It is one thing to be on the bench in basketball, but I don’t want to be on the bench in my service to God, and today was a great experience of being in the game, and our church being in the game.

I was totally done in and tired out after the seminar this afternoon, but it was a very good feeling being tired from doing a good work for the Lord, the church, and for others.