He asked if we could talk.  Needed help sorting out some things.  We went to the balcony, away from people, and sat down.  Seems friends have been telling him that he needs to become more outgoing.  Not so quiet and shy.  He should talk more.  And probably they're right.  After all, he feels God leading him into the pastorate.  Pastors have to be outgoing.  Could I help him?  Teach him how to be more talkative?  

Well, he came to the wrong person.  I don't happen to believe that all pastors must be outgoing.  I told him about my Daddy.  He wasn't a pastor per say, but he did a lot of teaching and preaching in the church.  Had a home Bible study for many years that lasted right up until he died at age 92.  Daddy was nothing if not a shy introvert.  But God used him in his shyness.  When he began teaching, he lost all shyness.  Was able to articulate the deep truths of the Word very well.  

I let him know that it was Creator God Who made him an introvert.  God loves him very much just the way he is.  And He is wonderfully able to use him in ministry as a quiet man.  By the time I was done waxing eloquent, his eyes were sparkling and his face was full of hope.  Maybe he could just be himself for the glory of God.  

We love our ministry out here in Darkest Africa.  Each day is different.  Never dull and boring.  Opportunities to minister to all sorts of people abound.  Life is full of adventure.