Partner with Other Online Ministers

Partner with Other Online Ministers:  Part Four of Four

Some online ministers make the mistake of thinking that other online ministries are their competitors. But that’s a view that will leave you feeling lonely and isolated. It’ll keep you from getting the support and encouragement you need to continue in your ministry work.

Jesus spoke to the disciples about this issue in Luke 10:2.

He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

The more ministers working to shine God’s light and love, the more people are going to be reached for the Kingdom of God and that’s something worth celebrating!

With that in mind, you should work to build a community of online ministers that you check in with and love on regularly. You can do this through a mastermind group or by simply becoming accountability partners.

Be willing to help these co-workers in the field. You can do this by offering to exchange a guest post when someone’s running short on content or giving them a day off by doing a social media “takeover” to encourage their community.

Just as you should be willing to support your co-workers, be gracious enough to accept help when you need it. Before Ben had surgery, he reached out to a good friend in online ministry. This friend agreed to run Ben’s Facebook page and group until he was feeling up to taking them over again.

Ben could have been too prideful to ask for help. But he cared more about his community having the support and love of a leader during his recovery process than he did his own ego.

Let the Spirit Lead You

Starting an online ministry is both exciting and scary. It can be a wonderful adventure that leads you to deepen your own relationship with God and search for Him more than you ever have before.

During this time, it can be helpful to remember the words of God to Joshua when he was about to set off a new quest to the Promised Land.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

Although you may be venturing into a new place, you’re not traveling alone. God is with you and if you seek Him, He’ll show you exactly what steps to take on your journey into an online ministry!

This is the final part of a four part blog series.  If you missed the other three posts you can catch the links here:

Part One:  Share Your Faith Authentically

Part Two:  One Sheep Counts

Part Three:  Uplift Others By Embracing Your Journey

Blessings

Tammy Becker 

Founder and Chief Disciple of You Ministries