At the moment, ministry looks different than I expected. I’m on a medical ship that’s supposed to sail to isolated villages in Papua New Guinea, offering medical care and gospel outreach. But the ship has been stuck in harbor for years, undergoing extensive repairs. Instead of direct ministry, I spend my days procuring parts and coordinating maintenance. It’s easy to feel like this isn’t "real" ministry.
But God has been teaching me that this behind-the-scenes work is still valuable to His Kingdom. Without a functioning ship, we can’t reach the villages. Every part I secure and every repair brings us closer to our mission.
And if I'm intentional, there are plenty of other ministry opportunities in which I can glorify God here. I can be intentional about making our morning devotions more fruitful, I can help to foster a culture of prayer, and I can disciple others in their walk with Christ. I can start Bible studies or small groups among the men on the ship. There is much ministry to be had and ways to grow spiritually in the midst of a the mundane tasks of ship repair.
Even though this season doesn’t look how I imagined, I’m learning that no task is too small to bring glory to God. The mission continues—even behind the scenes.