Let’s be real — ministry can be exhausting. It’s easy to slip into survival mode, chasing tasks and putting out fires. That’s why I created this covenant — not to add more pressure, but to anchor myself in what matters most. These commitments help me focus, refuel, and realign. They remind me that before I lead others well, I have to walk closely with Jesus. Inward health leads to outward fruit.

Covenant Commitment #6:

I will be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

If there’s a verse that should be framed in every children’s ministry office, it’s James 1:19: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” In the chaos of check-in, the miscommunication with a volunteer, the challenging child who tests your patience, or the well-meaning parent with lots of “suggestions,” this verse is a lifeline.

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