My first
week started out fast. First, Troy gave me a rundown of the church, and I have
to say this place is beautiful. There is a lot of room for growth and a
relevant feel here. However, my favorite part of the church has to be the big
blue boat outside.
After I got the grand tour, it was
time to help out with the food pantry. If you didn’t know, several beautiful
women come here every Monday morning and create food bags for the needy. Then
on Tuesday, we hand the food out to anyone who shows up. Having worked with
Knoxville’s Lost Sheep ministry, a non-profit organization for the needy, I
felt right at home talking to the different people who came in and handing out
food.
One of the mandatory duties of my
internship is to attend church meetings and on Tuesday I had my first staff
meeting. I learned staff meetings can be done in 20 minutes, and you get most everything
accomplished in the first 15 of those minutes. However what would be the fun of
that? The staff meeting was well structured and informational but with a
comedic undertone. I learned from the meeting that a church must be organized
and always looking ahead but ready to deal with adversity with a sense of
humor.
For my internship, I was asked to
start a Bible reading plan. If you don’t know what that is, it is a scheduled
outline for day-to-day readings that will take you through the Bible. I would
encourage others to try a Bible reading plan. Every plan is different some are
linear going start to finish in chronological order. Others are comprehensive, and
some biographical. You can choose any plan for a set number of days or months,
as you like. (I chose a biographical plan). They are a great way to expand your
knowledge of the Bible while growing deeper with Christ.
I was also privileged Wednesday to
attend Troy’s class. I would encourage those who have not yet been or who are
thinking of coming to a Wednesday night class, to try out Troy’s. Right now, we
are in a series called “I tell you the truth” which follows Jesus through the
gospels. Troy also teaches C2, a college and career class for young adults. C2
is more youth engaged and for young couples. I look forward to teaching both on
Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. I will start the week of the 27, so be
ready to learn, and know that God is going to do great things this summer!
The last thing I did my first week
was probably the greatest. I had the honor of accompanying John Meisenbach on a
hospital visit. John is such a well of knowledge; I am blessed to have him and
Troy teaching me ministry. While at the hospital, John taught me the do’s and
don’ts of a clergymen, being able to be light to someone in a dark place is
what ministry is all about. I have learned so much just from my first week. God
has truly blessed all the staff of NBCC with vast wisdom. I look forward to my
continued mentoring, and progress here.
Kristian
Ministry Intern
For I know the plans I have
for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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