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There are various definitions of what it means to live a missional life. The past several years I have given much thought to missional living, and I offer these daily questions to you as a tool. You might want to make these questions a part of your evening prayer.
What have I done to help the poor today?
What have I done to move towards holiness today?
Have I prayed for my enemies today?
Have I shared a kind word with someone today?
Have I given anything away today?
Have I been honest today?
You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
—— Jesus of Nazareth
Lord give me the courage to seek opportunities of ministry today. Make my life one of prayer and giving, and let my presence be a blessing to all I encounter. Amen
Irvin is a native of New Orleans having been reared in the Carrollton and Old Jefferson areas of the city. Irvin perceives his calling to ministry as lifelong since he can’t remember a time when he didn’t feel a sense of God’s call in his life. For 35 years he has been married to Monica Fornea Boudreaux of Bogalusa. They have two grown children and three grandchildren. The Boudreauxs are graduates of Southeastern La. University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Together they have done further studies in United Methodist History Doctrine and Polity. Irvin is a student of Monastic spirituality and an Oblate of St. Joseph Abbey. Monica and Irvin enjoy reading, gardening and just taking walks together. Irivn is currently in the Spiritual Director Certification program at Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University. They are delighted to be a part of the United Methodist work in New Orleans where Irvin serves as Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church