Earlier today, while looking at resumes as the process for choosing our new church secretary moves forward, I couldn't help but ponder the following question: Why do you want this position? Of course, this is a question that each interviewee has been asked in one form or another, and the answers have ranged from well-thought-out, professional responses to "I need a job." And, of course, the non-verbal answers each of these gave said more to me about their answers than if I had just heard their words.
The pondering of this question to which I am referring, though, is not about a staff position. I wonder how we would answer the question, "Why do you want this position?" if someone were to inquire about our desire to accept a place in the kingdom of God as one saved through the grace of Christ, reconciled to God by his body and blood.
Why do you want to be a Christian? Why are you a Christian? Would you be able to answer the question? Would your answer be an engaging one that might be an encouragement to others to share in your passion for this position? Would your answer be one of disengaged, unemotional detachment?
Next week, it will be my holy honor to lay hands upon Rev. Jeremy Jones as Bishop Hutchinson, acting on behalf of the church, ordains him to the office of Elder. As part of the ordination service, the Bishop will remind Jeremy, the other candidates, and all gathered for worship Monday evening that:
All baptized Christians are called to share in Christ's ministry of love and service in the world, to the glory of God and for the redemption of the human family and the whole of creation.
Yes, I think that's it. This idea of our calling as baptized Christians as presented here, needs to be an integral part of our answering the question, "Why do you want to be a Christian?"
So, the question stands as presented, "Why do you want to be a Christian?"
See You Soon!
Lamar
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