The keyword is perseverance when trials and crises occur in our lives and in our churches. Romans 5:3-4 (NIV) states, “Not only so, but wealso glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Obviously, ministry can be very difficult. During the Apostle Paul’s first church planting journey, John Mark gave up and went home (Acts 13:13). But the Word of God reveals that trials are intended to lead, not to ...