Today we honor two of our own who have felt a call into fulltime ministry. They’ve gone from the “pew” to the “pulpit” through a series of sacrifices & initiatives over a long period of time. The transition has been both natural & supernatural.

On the natural side of things they’ve served in just about every capacity imaginable in the church before ever thinking about fulltime ministry. They taught Sunday School, volunteered in the Nursery, went on campouts, hosted numerous events, were active in all age groups … LeRoy served as perhaps the youngest board member ever in his home church & they soon appointed him as their treasurer! Wanda has an obvious gift for ministering to kids & has been quick to help out wherever help is needed. Each of them has dedicated themselves to completing a number of college level courses & internships & the study continues.

On the supernatural side: Only God can call a person into fulltime ministry. As the Assemblies of God says, “We don’t ordain anyone; we simply recognize those individuals God has set apart for the work of the ministry.” These fine people have proven their call by completing their courses, been examined by “those in authority over us (presbyters, Superintendent, etc.),” & having endured hard times while working to see God’s Kingdom advance. Let them now receive the honor that is due to those who have proven faithful.

– Pastor Joel Everhart