I’ve written about ministers having hobby-horses before.
I’ve also shared the two ministry-related topics that I could ramble on about.
For me, my two hobby-horses were developed over a number of years in ministry, especially in dealing with the struggles younger guys face.
I suspect that most ministers develop their driving topic while they are still studying.
Most likely, this burning question is cultivated through an assignment, subject or research project.
Hobby-horses are inevitable. They are a result of passion.
And this passion is fired during seminary.
It is refined.
I wonder though, does a developing minister realise that they hobby-horse is growing?
Furthermore, should a minister seek to ever align his topic-of-choice with a prospective church?
If not, do they realise - after a lengthy tenure - the influence their passion (even unconsciously) will have on their congregation?
Or, should a minister’s passion be shaped by the church they are serving in?
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