Volunteering to help out with your local church is one of the best ways a Christian writer can find inspiration and gain credibility with publishers. Writers naturally tend to migrate to the ministries that are most in need of their services, such as writing and editing the church newsletter or web content. This is a worthy use of your time and talents, but have you considered expanding your ministry? Volunteering our time outside of the realm of writing allows us to gain new experiences, and expand our writing abilities.
Maybe you already know that you are a gifted children's writer, but how well do you understand the needs of your audience? Volunteering with your church's children's ministry will help you to understand where the interests of today's children lie, and how you can best nurture their spiritual growth through your writing.
Involvement within your local church will help you gain the experience you need to break into a new market, not to mention the limitless rewards of giving in the name of Christ. New ideas for our writing are all around us. All we need to do is ask God to lead the way, and be a willing servant when he is ready to use us. Here are some things to consider when choosing a ministry:
- What are my interests and talents?
- Where are the needs within my church?
- How much time do I have to give?
- Have I sought God's will in this decision?
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