I've been a pastor now for 17 years. I'm entering my 5th year as a Realtor. Some don't see the two as being compatible, especially in a cynical world. I beg to differ. Some think that by resigning my position as a Senior Pastor in a growing church I was running away from ministry. I didn't see it that way. In fact, I viewed the transition as one of the great faith moments of my life.
My desire was to help people in defining moments that reach beyond church walls. Moments that are joyful as a young couple looks to buy their first home and begin life together. Moments that are problematic as a job transfer is forcing a family to uproot and consider a new place to live. Moments that close the chapter on points in life as someone downsizes to a townhouse from the place they have raised their children. We all have time of transition where we need guidance in our investments, in our choices, in our perspectives on life. I've found that as a real estate agent opportunities have arisen to minister in ways I could have never imagined. I've tried to honor that gift by serving with integrity and trust coupled with sincere hard work.
I've always been a Realtor. Some of the real estate I've sold has been on this earth. In many cases it's been helping others invest in eternal homes constructed by the Greatest Builder I'll ever know. But either way, it's a priviledge to do both in a way that provides a sense of dignity to the client, sound service, and the hope of great things to come.
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