We're here at the Southern Union Conference Ministerium, held every five years to enrich and empower pastors and their families from all eight states and eight conferences in the union.

Last night, Pastor Mark Finley, a Vice President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists kicked of this great convocation of gospel workers with a deep, soul-searching message on the "Spirituality of the Minister." Finley was mightily used of God to remind us of the source of our power.

One thought that certainly stuck in my mind was that it is more prayer and not more work that is needed to have a more effective ministry. "Jesus had a time to pray (scheduled), and place to pray (private), and a method of praying (out loud).

Personal Bible study, saturating the soul with the word of God, serves as a major source of personal power and inspiration -- the antidote for burnout and frustration.

Stay tuned for daily updates on the messages, seminars and the wonderful fellowship we are having here.

Peace.