I rejoice for the opportunities I have had during the month of May to share Christ with my fellow prisoners...
But I am now beginning to experience a degree of physical and mental exhaustion. In addition, with regard to another matter, I have begun to seek the Lord’s will concerning the role He would have me to do within the confines of the church that’s behind these walls.
It’s been more than two years since I became the "pastor" of the congregation, even though I never call myself this by title. Technically, however, we have a paid chaplain who is, in the view of the prison’s officials, our approved pastor and leader.
Thankfully, my chaplain is a sincere man of prayer and faith; he’s a good and godly example to our little flock. I am likewise under his authority. Yet the men consider me to be the inmate pastor, and this is something I never wanted, but I have accepted it as God’s will for the present.
Nevertheless, at this time I am seeking the Lord’s direction with regard to turning over the reins of pastorship to another man, who is doing a life sentence, and whom I believe to be well qualified. He is also bilingual, which is a big plus.
So for now this matter is before the Lord, and I am patiently awaiting God’s response. I am confident that, in due course, the right decision will be made.
D.B.
It’s been more than two years since I became the "pastor" of the congregation, even though I never call myself this by title. Technically, however, we have a paid chaplain who is, in the view of the prison’s officials, our approved pastor and leader.
Thankfully, my chaplain is a sincere man of prayer and faith; he’s a good and godly example to our little flock. I am likewise under his authority. Yet the men consider me to be the inmate pastor, and this is something I never wanted, but I have accepted it as God’s will for the present.
Nevertheless, at this time I am seeking the Lord’s direction with regard to turning over the reins of pastorship to another man, who is doing a life sentence, and whom I believe to be well qualified. He is also bilingual, which is a big plus.
So for now this matter is before the Lord, and I am patiently awaiting God’s response. I am confident that, in due course, the right decision will be made.
D.B.
