What is a JourneyMan?

..and what does he aspire to?

A JourneyMan is a man of God whose allegiance is to Christ. His mission is the Great Commission; his mandate, the Great Commandment. His guide is the Word of God.

Living one life in Christ, a JourneyMan is not content with compartmental living. He rejects the false ideas that his work is somehow "secular", while his religious life is "sacred". He views his entire life, everywhere he lives it, as a sacred calling.

A JourneyMan is not only appointed by God to his vocations; he is called to take possession of the land and to build Godly influence with those he serves and leads.

Embracing his calling, a JourneyMan is committed to purposeful living. He is not content to hold ground and has no interest in treading water. In his commitment to the Great Commission, he seeks forward progress more than ease and comfort. He is able to articulate his God-given life purpose, and in all his endeavors, a JourneyMan is committed to excellence.

Yet, a JourneyMan respects his own physical, spiritual and emotional limits. A man of balance, he knows how to say "yes", and "no", and he means what he says. A JourneyMan is watchful lest he become overloaded with activity, commitments, debt, expectations, information or possessions. He’s certainly not lazy, yet he firmly resists the trap of the workaholic.

A JourneyMan has no interest in living in isolation from other men of God, but prefers brotherhood. He is committed to his fellow JourneyMen, challenging and being challenged, encouraging and being encouraged, equipping and being equipped. As iron sharpens iron, so one JourneyMan sharpens another.

Expecting victory rather than defeat, a JourneyMan does not easily surrender himself to unprofitable or destructive habits. He is neither a victim nor a people pleaser, but a subject of the Great King of Kings; thus, a JourneyMan does not rely on worldly entitlements, but on God to meet his needs by whatever means God chooses.

A JourneyMan extends grace where he can, shows mercy if possible, and does battle when necessary. Embracing the Great Commandment, he looks for the best in others, and he does what he can to help. He loves, serves and leads his family. He is not afraid of His role as a spiritual leader, nor is he afraid to seek input and influence from those he serves and leads. He is generous with his time, talents and resources.

When setbacks or difficulties arise, a JourneyMan does not give up, and he does not run. Instead, relying on God for direction, strength, and favor, he takes the next indicated step on his journey. He is not slow to ask his fellow JourneyMen for assistance, nor in confessing his shortcomings.

A JourneyMan is swift to assist and encourage a brother in Christ, and he is quick to forgive.

A JourneyMan is called, equipped and appointed to make a difference for Christ, seven days a week, in the community and culture in which he lives and works. This is the awesome responsibility and the great privilege of a JourneyMan.