is it possible to have a successful career and be in full time ministry (missions)? I’m really confused at the moment. I love serving in the ministry.I want to be in missions, but I also want a career so I can bless my family and I can save.thank you
There are a few misconceptions here. One is that being in missions isn’t like having a career. Another is that you need a career to bless your family. And even another is that you need a career to save. I know people who were full-time missionaries were just as successful in achieving their purpose as business people, these people were also able to bless their family and save. Pastor Steve Murrell would be the best example of this. Not many people know that when he and his wife, Deborah, started in Manila they had nothing and would even watch the taxi meter to make sure they had enough money to pay the fee. When they didn’t have enough, they walked the rest of the way. Another misconception is the idea that some people are or are not in full-time ministry. My dad likes to remind us that we’re all, every day, all the time, in a position to minister to others, so while we’re not career ministers, we are people who serve others by showing God’s love – and we’re called to do this all the time or full-time as some would call it.
What God blesses is not our career choice. He blesses obedience, faith, and faithfulness. Saving is not about career choice either. It’s about discipline, simplicity, and control. If you can’t save with what you have now, chances are you won’t be able to save with a bigger amount. Lastly, blessing one’s family is also not about career choice. It’s about generosity, kindness, and having something stored (from God’s blessing and your saving) to give away.
Hope this helps!
