Induction service

My induction service on Saturday was a wonderful and humbling occasion. It was terrific to see so many friendly faces old and new joining Great Whyte to thank God for the past and trust God for the future.

I gave the church 6 things to pray for my ministry all beginning with the letter P. Please pray these things for me in the coming days...

(1) Purity - Pray that my holiness would be greater than my giftedness

(2) Preaching - Pray that God would help me to proclaim his word clearly, faithfully and passionately.

Pray that through my preaching unbelieving men and women may become committed followers of Jesus Christ. Pray for believers to be built up in their faith and equipped for works of service.

(3) Pastoring - Pray that God would help me as I shepherd his flock as one who must give account.

(4) Prayer - Pray that God would help me to make prayer a priority. Pray that I would be as committed to prayer in private as I am in public.

(5) Pride - The greatest danger in the Christian ministry. Pray that God would keep me close to the cross, reminding me that I am a sinner saved by grace. Pray that I would always remember that no one is equal to this task save for his strength and help.

(6) Perserverance - Pray that I may finish as well in the future if not better than I intend to start in the present.