The story of Bob Pierce is a grim reminder to keep a healthy balance between the work God has called us to do and the family God has given us to develop. We both have jobs we enjoy and want to be effective in. As a teacher, Bev influences 90 or more junior high students each year. Phil touches families at all stages of life as an associate minister in education and family life. During the past 20 years we've learned how to keep that hedge in place.
Every job has a downside.
Bev's job has a hold on her during the week, while Phil's tightens on the weekend. Toward the end of each academic quarter, Bev must grade stacks of papers and contact dozens of parents. With our church expanding its facilities, Phil's to-do list is also increasing. But every job has an upside as well, when your job can work for you if you seize the advantages. The flexibility of a minister's schedule, for example, has helped our family manage school schedules.