I've been an officer in The Salvation Army for about 7 months now. One thing I never realized until now is how hard it was going to be. The Training school did a good job of preparing me, but it doesn't compare to what you learn when you're actually out there.
One thing that I've learned is that while preaching is important, it is only one part of trying to reach and teach people. Spending time with them in a personal setting is also critically important.
That's where they can get to know you and realize that you are not some spiritual superhero, but a regular person that God is using for His credit and for His work. I don't ever want to give the impression that just because I am an Officer/leader that I am somehow super-spiritual, perfect, or somehow better than everyone else.
Once people get to know me they'll realize I'm not this super-spiritual person. I forget to pray. I make mistakes. I sometimes play Guitar Hero instead of reading my Bible.
I'm not super-spiritual or perfect, but just a quiet, introverted guy that is being obedient to what God has called him to do.
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