CHURCHMEN

It was never my intent to be a churchman. Early on in my beginnings with Jesus, I held on to the idea that I really didn't fit in to a church structure. I am not a joiner, I don't like committee's, I think that Christian men can easily fall into the pattern of only associating with other Christian men, and the results of that are what I refer to as "the holy huddle."

Now I think that without churchmen, we are in real trouble. Women are far more involved in the church than men. Women make up a disproportionate number of any volunteer activity in the church. Men are vital to the body of Christ. I am grateful that there are men who are volunteers and who do not take my stance against participating.

As of now however, Gail and I are participating in several ministries in our church. And it's not so bad. I have adjusted my thinking about this and realize that I can be a witness in the world, spend time discipling men on the outside and be intimately involved in the church's on going service to the greater Frisco area.

Over and over again, Jesus shows me that my fears are unfounded. He guides me gently and teaches me with grace. This is true for all believers. Just stay available and willing.