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Now it is official

Yes I am now an accredited Local Preacher with the Methodist Church in Britain. Although my circuit is Tiverton and Wellington in Devon and Somerset, England I hope you will allow me to have the world as my circuit and you as my readers a welcome part of my flock. My activities on the internet were acknowledged at my service as a vital part of my ministry and that encourages me to reach out to any who will listen. May be you don't go to church in a building, but perhaps here you read things that touch your heart and help you to understand your life a little more. I am always happy to receive comments here, including questions that trouble you. Generally speaking there will be more younger people reading this, if I can be of any help to you please ask me. Perhaps there is something about modern life which is worrying you, tell me about it and I will do my best to give an answer that is God honouring. It doesn't matter what I think as an individual, but I will try to give you an answer which has God's will to the forefront.
I would find it very helpful if you would tell me your problems as it is not always easy to know what to write to help you for the best. I will be writing up the wonderful service I had, in the next few days. When I have done so I will post the link on my blog.In fact here it is.

How to Become a Local Preacher
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