So I am sitting here watching MacGyver (the new one). I was a huge fan of the old series…I used to watch it when I was a kid. My dad got me a swiss army knife just like the character on the show. I was immensely disappointed when I realized that there really weren’t any emergencies that took place in my life that required that perfect little tool. I still have one to this day, just in case I have to turn a fountain pen into a mac computer. However, the knife is the most compact and efficient tool that is out there.
Sitting here though, made me think of what are my emergency essentials that I keep with me…in ministry. What is my swiss army ministry kit?
- My bible – Every year I get a new one. Fresh and ready for new highlights, underlines and notes in the margins.
- A journal – Sometimes I write thoughts in there, sermon ideas, doodles, prayers, notes from meetings…whatever. It stimulates the creativity and is vital.
- A good pen – I have plenty of junk pens but if you really want to enjoy a good journal, you have to use a good pen. On the cheaper side I use gel pens, however I was given a good Mont Blanc as a gift that I love writing with.
- 2 books – I try to keep a book on ministry or theology and a book on leadership at all times. They both keep me sharp and thinking.
That is what is in my ministry tool kit. What about yours?
Sean Rheaume 