Ministry – Andrew Gonzalez

Back to Biblical Baptism

I’m growing conerned with some trends I am seeing in the Trinitarian Pentecostal Church when it comes to our theology of Baptism. I’m seeing churches baptizing Christians who are walking into a “new season.” I’m hearing things like “I want to strengthen my walk with the Lord.” “I’m ready for a new level of ministry.”…
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Pastoring is Rewarding

Pastoring is rewarding. I resigned my church exactly 5 years ago. I had pastored for 12 years and have since served as a worship pastor and evangelist. I’m content with my context of ministry but I thought I’d share why I miss pastoring. Pastoring is rewarding. I’ve poured my heart and soul into people…
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Why I’ve Stayed in the Church

I recently reconnected with one of my best friends from high school. Our conversations over the last few weeks have been like a cold drink of water on a hot summer day. We are approaching our 20 year reunion, (that hurts to say), so we’ve had a lot to catch up on. It’s been a…
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My Greatest Investment

I’ve never been much of an investor when it comes to my finances. I wish I had done better about that earlier in life. I spent my 20’s living in the moment and not really thinking about my financial future. I guess that’s common of a lot of people. Fortunately, I’ve made some observations over…
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The Weary World Rejoices

I’ve confirmed that even in the hardest and darkest of times, God is still faithful. And I am convinced that a renewed vision of Christ; who He is and what he came to accomplish; is enough to make even a weary world rejoice!
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Repurposed

In the 18th chapter of the book of Jeremiah the Lord is portrayed as a potter. The prophet is sent to the potter’s house, not to preach a sermon as before to the gates of Jerusalem, but to prepare a sermon, or rather to receive it ready prepared. His instructions were concise and clear. Jer…
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When “Why?” Never Gets Answered

I see pain every day. I empathize with anguish on a weekly basis. I’ve driven away from an old man in the middle of the night with his companion of 65 years in my care. I’ve stood next to a dad as he’s tried to figure out how his son’s car went off the road.…
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Sleepless In Hot Springs

I’m having trouble sleeping tonight. I’ve been told that I shouldn’t bring my work home with me. That was really easy when I was doing drywall for a living; I could leave that on the job with ease. Although the drywall mud I tracked through the house, and left on the couch, and embedded in…
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