In the second episode of our three-part sustainable ministry series, Jess Fernance speaks with Sue Patterson - a mum and a counsellor, group facilitator, pastoral carer for Restore Ministries, The Project Church and The Restore Centre.
Sue shares of her 35 years of serving in various ministries, and the common thread that runs through her serving: people, and her heart to bring God’s heart and the truth of the Gospel to those around her. With beautiful imagery that likens God’s word to the sweet trickling of honey, Sue paints a picture for us not only of the beautiful victories that serving in her types of ministry allows her to witness, but also the difficulty of serving whilst raising a young family, and the hard things that come alongside being in a position of leadership.
This episode is a must listen for anyone whose heart is to serve God, and continue doing so effectively long-term (dare we say it, all of us). Whether your role is paid and pastoral, or volunteer and in another capacity, there is a wealth of beauty and wisdom to glean from the way Sue shares about her love for people and her love for the Lord.
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