Ministry in the local church can be challenging, but it also can be wonderful. In my opinion, pastors and their spouses have some of the most difficult jobs in the world. But we serve a God who strengthens and supports us, and the key to overcoming with victory is to stay connected to Christ Jesus! Jesus said in John 15: 5 NIV “ I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” My encouragement to every pastor and church leader today is to FINISH STRONG - Col. 4:17 NIV "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." 2 Cor. 6:3 NIV “ We put no stumbling block in any one's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited .” The First Challenge is the Hunger for Revival - While God wants to move and restore His people in these days, we must not put our sail up for `every wind that blows.’ Pastors do great harm to their churches when they try to `import’ revival. Reviva...