We all entered ministry with a desire to be "sterling men and women of God." But let’s be honest: the "ecclesiastical machinery" is real. Between the pressure for church growth, the need for job security, and the "mask" of perfection we often feel forced to wear, our personal holiness can easily slip to second place. Ministry itself has the potential to handicap our character. I’d love to hear from you all: Which of these "character handicaps" do you find most challenging in your current context? 1. The pressure to choose job security over conviction? 2. The temptation to "perform" holiness instead of practicing it? 3. The exhaustion of meeting unrealistic expectations? Drop a number (1, 2, or 3) or a short thought below. Let’s keep it real with each other.

Posted by World Methodist Evangelism at 2026-02-13 16:06:58 UTC