Charles Simeon understood something too easily overlooked today: the Caller connects the call to the church. At first glance that might seem about as obvious as the “Danger: Steep Hill” signs at the Grand Canyon. But for many men, the call doesn’t quite make it to the church. They envision themselves preaching for the glory of God—you know, Bible open, arms outstretched, voice set on “spiritual” —and transforming people’s lives through wise teaching and counsel. But they don’t give much thought to where that’s supposed to happen. They feel called into this mysterious thing called “ministry,”
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