A Sustainable Faith
This weekend I am attending the A Sustainable Faith Conference in St. Petersburg, FL. The keynote speaker was Shane Claiborne of The Simple Way in Philadelphia, PA.
A Sustainable Faith Conference is “A conference themed, ‘Justice in the Real World’ - How to be sustainably committed to justice over the long haul and not become overwhelmed or disenchanted.” What I appreciate about being here is that it is full of people who are living their faith by putting it into action. I have to confess that maybe I am the odd ball out as I don’t feel that I am doing anything for the betterment of underprivileged around me. For instance one group from Texas shared yesterday how they just returned from Rwanda where they started digging wells to provide free clean water to an entire village. I just spent two months in Uganda and hardly did a thing for people in need aside for look them in the eye and smile and talk to many strangers.
What I am torn about is that my calling and giftedness seems to be in the area teaching and preaching. I am fully committed to doing that with all my heart. At the end of the day, I am hoping to start preaching with action. As one person said, preach always, but if necessary, use words.
Thank you to all who made the past two days very encouraging, challenging and thought provoking. BIG UPS to my man Ryan Becker who is a huge asset to this church and the Body of Christ.
Courage on the journey!
Matthew
from the A Sustainable Faith Conference
St. Petersburg, FL
Posted by matthew gamble on April 24, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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“I just spent two months in Uganda and hardly did a thing for people in need aside for look them in the eye and smile and talk to many strangers.”
Sometimes isn’t that the best thing we can do for people?! Ultimately its God’s work. We’re merely his vessels. Broken vessels at that!
People need to hear and see Jesus by word and action!
Jonathan
Posted by Jonathan Brauer on October 06, 2010 at 06:01 AM | #Thank you for the words of encouragement. Blessings to you and your continued ministry there at the GC. Might we be seeing you at GODencounters this weekend?
Courage!
Matthew
Posted by matthew gamble on October 06, 2010 at 12:53 PM | #Appreciated your sermons this weekend. Had some great meat.
Keep on digging and pouring out the “word!”
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