The Liberating Power of Dependence | S5:E8

We're trained from childhood to develop competence and strength, which serve us well in many aspects of life. Yet this same drive for self-sufficiency creates a dangerous illusion that we can handle life's challenges independently, neglecting our fundamental dependence on God. Former Serge apprentice James Wells shares how his two years in Ireland transformed his understanding of ministry. Arriving with the question "How will I be used?" James discovered God had different plans—teaching him the importance of receiving rather than always giving.

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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞…
00:00 - Intro
06:10 - Freedom in helplessness
09:50 - Ministry through weakness
15:15 - James’ journey to Ireland
26:21 - When vulnerability becomes ministry
39:16 - Embracing dependence in leadership

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