People often times ask me what I do on a day to day kind of basis here in India. My usual response is that it depends on what’s going on; because a lot depends on what month is it, and what kind of ministry is happening during that time.
Well, this time, our Bible School is going on, so I invest my time from about 9am to 2pm at the school teaching. What do I do before 9am? I can honestly say that it takes a little while for my brain to kick-in in the morning, but after it does, my mornings are probably a lot like anyone else’s. Do I hang out with Jesus in the morning? Absolutely yes!
So, Monday – Friday is at the Bible School, with the occasional couple days off to travel and connect with graduate ministers. Also, my wife has started taking Thursday’s at the school, so that gives me some extra time during the week to take care of other responsibilities.
Then there’s the weekend, and I’m trying to do as little as possible (that includes blogging); especially on Saturday’s. Just hang out with my wife and kids as much as I can. Sunday is packed with excitement at E.O.H. where I have committed to investing into the local believers here. That means I have the privilege of preaching every Sunday, with the help of the wonderful Holy Spirit.
So, that’s what I’m up to, in a nutshell. My evenings aren’t too busy. There’s office work, running around to do, some church stuff, and hanging out with the family – that last one is my favorite.
The truth is; ministry as a missionary isn’t much different than full-time ministry anywhere else. The location changes lots of details but as far as the intensity and the demand, ministry is a lot of work no matter where you are. Jesus said it this way,
“We must work the works of Him Who sent Me and be busy with His business while it is daylight; night is coming on, when no man can work.” John 9:4 Amplified
I live by the same principle.
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Allen Taylor