Why do I Call Myself a “Minister of Reconciliation” if I’m not ordained?
When people hear the word minister, they often picture someone standing in a pulpit, leading a church service, or wearing a clerical collar. That’s not me. I’m not ordained by any denomination, nor do I represent an organisation or institution. Yet, I still call myself a Minister of Reconciliation — and there’s a deeply biblical reason for that.
A Calling Rooted in Scripture
The phrase Minister of Reconciliation comes directly from the Bible, in 2 Corinthians 5:18–19, where the Apostle Paul writes:
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them.”
That passage captures the heart of what I feel called to do — to help people find peace with God, with others, and even with themselves. Reconciliation isn’t just about saying sorry or mending broken relationships. It’s about restoration, healing, and renewed connection — things our world needs now more than ever.
Not a Title of Authority, But of Service
When I use the word minister, I don’t mean it in the sense of a church position or title. I mean it in the original sense of the word: to serve. To minister simply means to care for, to help, and to bring hope where it’s needed most. My role is not to lead a congregation but to serve others in love, truth, and compassion — just as Christ served us.
Reconciliation in Everyday Life
Reconciliation happens in many forms.
- It’s in the quiet forgiveness between two friends.
- It’s in the courage to reach out to a family member after years of silence.
- It’s in learning to forgive yourself for past mistakes.
Being a Minister of Reconciliation means walking alongside people through these moments, reminding them that God’s grace is big enough to rebuild what’s been broken.
Why This Matters Today
In a world divided by opinions, politics, and pain, reconciliation is not just a spiritual idea — it’s a mission. It’s about bringing light into dark places, speaking peace into conflict, and offering grace where judgment usually reigns. We all have the potential to be ministers of reconciliation in our own way, because the message of Christ is one of unity and love.
A Final Thought
So, when I call myself a Minister of Reconciliation, it’s not a claim of status — it’s a declaration of purpose. It’s a reminder of the mission we’ve all been given: to help bridge the gap between God and humanity, and between one heart and another.
It’s my prayer that through my words, my actions, and my life, others might discover that same peace and reconciliation that I’ve found in Christ.
“Now I make known to you, brothers, the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, in which also ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless ye believed in vain.
For I delivered to you first of all that which also I received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures;
and that he was buried, and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the Scriptures;” (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)