I feel even more honored by this precious position.

By the grace of God, I have become a servant of the Lord Jesus.

I do not have the qualifications to be a pastor on my own,

but it is from God that I have received this calling to serve as a pastor in the Lord's work.

I have become a worker of the new covenant by God's grace.

I am a servant of the Spirit, who gives life and righteousness.

I consider it a glorious privilege to serve in this ministry of life given by the Spirit.

I consider the ministry that brings righteousness even more glorious.

The Spirit of the Lord, who is the Spirit of glory,

transforms us into His likeness from glory to glory,

enabling us to see the glory of the Lord and to dwell in it forever.

Therefore, I regard this precious ministry

that He has entrusted to me with even greater glory

(2 Corinthians 3:5-11, 18).