PASTOR ERIC - CHURCH PASTOR

How did you decide on this career and when was this decision made?

In retrospect, now as a man in his late forties, I realized that it was more a decision made for me rather than my choice to be a pastor back when I was twenty-six years old. What do I mean it was decided for me? Well, back then, it was in response to a desire that was placed in my heart to share the greatness and goodness of God to others that I “chose” to be a pastor. So, it is more like a step in obedience rather than a decision of my own that I started this journey as a pastor.

What is a normal day like at work?

My main role as a pastor is to pray and to make myself available to others who need a listening ear, guidance or reassurance on various issues or concerns. One other role includes reading and studying the Bible, commentaries and books in preparation for the weekly sermon.

Finally, to equip the members of the church to be people of integrity and compassion in their vocations through encouragement and affirmation of what they are doing.

What do you like the most about your job/what do you look most forward to in your job?

What I like most about my job is to learn that people are alleviated of their pain or gained clarity of their confusion through reading and understanding the Bible and calibrating their life to be in tune with what God may be saying to them.

What are the benefits and perks of this job?

My number one joy is to be invited to journey with another person, whether it is to share a short moment or a season together. To bear witness of God’s love, His goodness and grace in the lives of others, through the good and even difficult times. To see lives changed and filled with the hope and peace of God.

What advice do you have for high schoolers?

Pursue something bigger than ourselves by starting small and going deep.