Unfolding

We had our first gathering of women this past Friday. We kept it small - our living room is tiny - but what an amazing group of women! I didn't know most of them before, but I'm so looking forward to getting to know them. We scheduled two hours, and thought we might finish early, but instead we ran out of time before we could really talk about what we'd like to do together. Just hearing each of them was a powerful experience in itself.

We asked them about themselves and about their ministry. It was clear that some women aren't sure they have ministries. That word has so often been reserved for clergy, or people with official titles. But many of the most devoted ministers I know don't have a title or training. They just bake, or cook, or check up on people. They teach. They listen to others. We miss so much of the action of God when we fit it into professional slots.

Afterward, Elizabeth and I looked at each other and said, "something amazing just happened. What was it?" We don't know. But I know the Holy Spirit was singing and dancing among us. Some seed was planted. We plan to do this every two weeks, and see what grows.

Curious? Write me, write us. And tell us what your ministry is!