What is your ministry?
I'm a youth leader. As a church in Pakrac, we have a good connection with three other churches in our area, and my ministry and role include being a leader for young people from those churches. So, I organise youth meetings every Saturday where I often preach, or we have Bible study. Also, we have youth prayer time every Friday, during which we pray for each other. I organise a youth conference once a year. In my church in Pakrac, I'm in ministry as a deacon and worship leader.
When did you trust Christ?
My decision to follow Jesus was 15 years ago. I grew up in a faithful family and attended church 2-3 times a week, but I didn't have a relationship with God until later. During a difficult friendship, the Lord brought me the song "What a Friend We Have in Jesus. "I cried a lot and thinking about the words of that song. At that time, I also read John 15:15: "I have called you friends because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father." I realised that Jesus is my best friend who will never disappoint me. I talked to my pastor, and he prayed for me. I gave my life to Christ, and shortly after that, I got baptised.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
One defining moment was the time I spent with my pastor, a youth leader. He impacted my faith because I saw how he lived and was an excellent example. He lived what he preached. I said to myself that I wanted to serve Christ as he did. As a husband, I can say that many marital situations have caused me to grow. Before I had a wife, I thought I could love everyone unconditionally. But it's different when you live with others 24 hours a day. As a father of 3, I need to practice patience with my kids, especially when they are doing things that are not good. I often asked myself How much patience God (as a father) has for me? It's incredible! Until I was a father, I didn't think about that. Serving as a youth leader, worship leader, and deacon is challenging for me, and through this, I'm always learning to give myself and not receive anything back.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I expect to be more efficient in my ministry as a youth leader. I wish to hear and learn from the experiences of other people. I want to learn to teach better and maximise my time with youth.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
My past roles have involved youth ministry.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
I'm a hard-working person, and I give the best in my ministry. I'm ready to listen and be taught.
