Serving is not new, but it is part of our natural needs. Many people want to serve. They just need help. Pastor Zach Zehnder wrote the Serving Challenge for all those who want fulfillment, peace, and satisfaction in helping others. You will repeatedly reference this resource in your families, church, and as an individual.
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
Picture of Football Field to guide Zach’s writing process
Blog 7 Tips to Write Your First Book
Red Letter Spiritual Gift Test
Key insights from the episode:
Don’t rush your controlling idea. – Zach Zehnder
People are never an interruption to Jesus. – Zach Zehnder
No one can do it all, but all of us can do one thing. – Zach Zehnder
You are able. You just don’t know how you are able. – Zach Zehnder
Compassion should always follow up with the word ‘and.’ – Zach Zehnder
Purpose and meaning are wrapped up in serving. – Zach Zehnder
Do one for one. – Zach Zehnder
Pastor Zach Zehnder’s Challenge: Intentionally lose so someone else can win.
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