The Investment of People

As we continue to talk about people, one of the best parts about being a Recreation Minister is the opportunity I have to invest in others and allow them to lead in their passions. It always excites me to see people catch a vision, combined with their passion and a growing heart for God and people, and lead an effective ministry.

Steve Rowe is one of my peeps. His not only a peep, he is my ministry associate. Steve is the kind of guy that exhibits service and can handle most any facility issue that comes our way. If you don't have a Steve Rowe, well you need to find one. Service oriented and facility skilled people are a must in the area of recreation, but Steve also has a heart to impact peoples lives.

Last night we started our league play for Adult Basketball. We run two leagues - 16 and up and 30 and up - and they consists of roughly 200 players combined. As I walked in the Rec Center last night and Steve was organizing the first night of play, I couldn't help but see a banner he had done that was wrapped across the scoreres table. The banner said, "What am I here for.." It was great. Steve had strategically placed this banner where every player would have to see it as they checked in and out of the game. Not only that, but Steve led the before game devotion with the same question! Wow - my man Steve intentionally seeking God in order to impact peoples lives. He challenged these men to ask themselves this question and shared with them that over the next few weeks, together, they will discover the answer.

People - there is no minstry without them and you can not minister without them. Find someone today and invest in them for the purpose of them investing in others.