Ministry Breakthrough

In ministry, one needs stamina. One needs to have the attitude that if it takes five years or ten, I will be tireless and persistent, come what may, God being my Helper (that last being the most important). In my first major pastorate, we saw major breakthrough after 2-3 years. In my second major pastorate, we saw major breakthrough after 6-7 years. OBSERVATION: The attitude of some denominations in the West, namely: "We shall hire this man (or woman) to achieve a turnaround" is surely misdirected. Look at my own experience: an average 4 years to major breakthrough. And during those years which precede breakthrough, one needs to maintain the small things of ministry, yet spiritually discern a few big policy directions.