Coleen and I began our pastoral ministry in Illinois in 1970. Through the years, at each step of God's assignment, this District Family has brought benefit and blessing to our lives. We have truly received much more than I believe we've "given." It is an honor and a great responsibility to serve as Superintendent of Illinois, and work diligently to continue that pattern of "benefit and blessing" for each minister, each church and church leader that comprises this great family. The word "resource" is intended to be an operative word. I trust you'll find that true.
Sincerely, LHG
Larry Griswold District Superintendent (Read Bio / Email)
Balance
All of life is full of incredible tension between two apparent opposites - we call this "balance."vOur universe is Divinely placed in balance - too close to the sun, we would burn up, and too far away, the ice age would destroy all. What an all-powerful God Who placed us in the "right spot!"vThe chemistry of our bodies reflects balance. The balance of sugar in our system is vital. Imbalance either direction has a "disease name" attached to it.God's Church needs the balance of vital elements.Here's my offering for you today: I pray that you will have a healthy balance of godly contentment and holy dissatisfaction.
I want that you would be appreciative, yet never satisfied.
I would pray that you would be able to rejoice in incremental victories, and be driven by the passion of the un-finished task.
I want that you will be grateful for the place and privilege of ministry, yet filled by a sense of awe and unworthiness about your assignment.
I desire that each pastor/shepherd will faithfully tend the flock that is committed to his care, and dream about the church yet to be.
Score well on both of these, and you will be a fruit-bearing servant.LHG
