The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It

by Jamin Goggin

This changes everything. Now, ministry is not primarily a profession, but a vocation. A vocation is a calling—a gift, a grace, and an invitation. My calling is not based on my résumé, my abilities, or my power. It is based solely upon the résumé, ability, and power of the One who calls me. This is not something I control, but something I receive. Success is not determined by what I accomplish, but rather by my faithfulness—faithfulness to the One who called me and to his gracious invitation. This still requires work, because faithfulness is not sitting around and waiting for God to do something. But the work is sowing to the Spirit in the way of Christ. It is not our effort that is the problem, but the source of our action.