10/06/2026
You can learn a lot by sitting in a classroom. But some things can only be learned by doing. Ministry is one of them.
You can study how to lead a Bible study, encourage someone who is struggling, care for a family, or serve your church. But eventually, what you’ve learned has to meet real people and real situations.
You sit with someone who needs encouragement. You open the Bible with someone who has questions. You step in to help a family. You serve when there’s a need. And suddenly, what you’ve been learning isn’t just information anymore. You’re figuring out what it looks like to live it out.
Maybe that’s something worth remembering. We don’t have to wait until we know everything before we start serving. We can start with what we know, be willing to learn along the way, and let God use us right where we are.