Nurturing vs Nourishing as it relates to ministry. Chp.1

When I read that the topic of our essay was on Nurturing vs Nourishing, I was quite puzzled because I thought it was the same word and had the same definition. So I started researching the definition of each word. So before going any further let’s read the definition of each word.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines nurture as; training, upbringing; something that nourishes or the sum of the environmental factors influencing the behavior and traits expressed by an organism.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines nourishes as; to promote the growth of; to furnish or sustain with nutriment, to fee, maintain and support.

 After reading each definition it was easy for me to understand that there is no nurturing without nourishing.

Now to put it in a context of ministry is very significant, for it is important to have both to have an effective ministry. First we must look at the fact that the key factor for effective ministry is based on our relationship with God and others. As minister of the Gospel we are placed in position that we must nurture and nourish the flock, but first  WE must be placed under leadership that are willing to nurture us and nourish us to become all that God as called us to be.

Nahomie Acelin, blogueuse pour Ministère Resurexion.