I arrived back from Australian Open in early February and had to organize my tennis classes. A lot of pressure to get it all set up in a short period of time. Having done this for almost 40 years, I am aware of how to do it and the length of time that I have to work with. Every year since 1972, I have had full classes.
Ministry is something like this. The more years that you have been involved, the more you know what to expect. You have developed contacts, you know "time frames" to get things done and you are not surprised by the unexpected. I have had a 'great ride' in ministry.
In a sense I have had two careers, both successful. I have been blessed.
I just returned from the USA from a short trip. Working on combining these two great vocations together. 1. Developing contacts for a future student ministry for tennis players (and possibility golf players). 2. Developing the land acquisition for this. 3. And spending time with Mother, Sister, Aunts and Uncle and a few touring pro tennis players. I have been blessed.
