Tim Moore
Teacher
Kenya

God did not call me out of secular work, but he gave me valuable experience through working in a non-ministerial field. Now I’m going to use my teaching background as I work in missionary kid education in Kenya.

Prepared in public schools

I taught school for 10 years--seven years in the public school system. Through prayer, and then trusting in God's power, I was able to make an impact on many students who, otherwise, would not hear the gospel at all.

God gave me the courage and the ability to share my faith on many occasions. I'm not talking about a vague discussion about God. I mean a specific, detailed account of the necessity of putting personal trust in Jesus Christ, son of the living God. I prayed often to be a positive role model for Christ in my daily work.

Faithful and available

People in secular careers should not just wait to realize a “call” in the distant future. We all should pray to be used even while we may not know God is going to call us elsewhere for more "spiritual" work. I did not know what God had in mind for my family and me, but I tried to remain faithful with what God had entrusted me.

As it turns out, God did call us to international missions. We realized this only about a year ago. My wife and I have always asked God to use us any way He desires. We tried to remain available. I cannot stress enough the importance of staying available, ready at all times to be used of God. We tried to be faithful with the task at hand, while waiting on His perfect timing.

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