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# Ministry Outfitters

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## Posts

- [Journal](https://ministryoutfitters.org/blog3/) - Blog Posts Michael, Farrah, and Alby Mark Opseth | May 6, 2026 | Death, Gospel, IllustrationThis is an announcement I made in church on June 28,… I’m Gonna Getchaby Mark Opseth | Apr 30, 2026 | Gospel, Illustration, LoveWhat parent hasn’t played “I’m gonna getcha” with their… How Big is Your God?by Mark Opseth |
- [How Big is Your God?](https://ministryoutfitters.org/how-big-is-your-god/) - Our perspective of God is so small. I remember heading to Yellowstone with some friends years ago. We started out from Southern MN and drove west through South Dakota. I don’t remember where, but somewhere along the line we could see the Rocky Mountains. From SD or eastern Wyoming, the Rockies look like something you
- [Michael, Farrah, and Al](https://ministryoutfitters.org/michael-farrah-and-al-2/) - This is an announcement I made in church on June 28, 2009... This weekend the world had to say goodbye to three people: Michael Jackson (June 25, 2009), Farrah Fawcett (June 25, 2009) and Al Hermiston, Stacy Ashley's father who himself drown while trying to rescue youth from drowning in a local lake (June 28,
- [I'm Gonna Getcha](https://ministryoutfitters.org/im-gonna-getcha/) - What parent hasn't played "I'm gonna getcha" with their young children? You chase after your child saying, "I'm gonna getcha!" Your child runs around the house with glee. But eventually the child will run into a corner, trapped. That's when they turn to you and run into your arms! God has been called the hound
- [Chemistry](https://ministryoutfitters.org/chemistry/) - The whole family was over for my birthday dinner and I shared the story of how I met Michelle and the early days of our relationship. I ended with "and the rest is history." Eli (11) said, "Don't you mean chemistry?"
- [Balloon Ride](https://ministryoutfitters.org/balloon-ride/) - It was my senior year of high school and I had slammed down the phone after arguing with my girlfriend. I was steamed so I headed out to the large field next to our property in Afton. I spent a lot of time walking in that field, thinking and praying. It was a quiet place
- [Amanda](https://ministryoutfitters.org/amanda/) - My life as a minister began in Albert Lea, MN, where I served as a youth director at First Presbyterian Church. I remember checking my answering machine for messages one day and I received a voicemail from a little girl. "My name is Amanda. I am all alone; can you come get me? I need
- [The Greatest Sermon I Ever Preached](https://ministryoutfitters.org/the-greatest-sermon-i-ever-preached/)
- [Bringing Baby Home](https://ministryoutfitters.org/bringing-baby-home/) - After four boys, my wife and I were excited to bring our new daughter home from the hospital. Our six year old, Zachary, watched as we snipped the hospital bracelets off her tiny wrist and ankle. Knowing Zachary was hoping for a boy, I asked him, "What do you think of your new sister? Should
- [Ya! Ok!](https://ministryoutfitters.org/ya-ok/) - Norwegians are not known for their expressions of love and affection. “I love you” was not a common phrase around our house. In high school I felt compelled to tell Dad (Stan Opseth) that I loved him, so on the way out the door to school I mustered up the courage to say, “Dad, I
- [United vs. Untied](https://ministryoutfitters.org/united-vs-untied/) - We read in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how
- [Pitch Standard](https://ministryoutfitters.org/pitch-standard/) - Bill was a piano technician, a trade he had learned from his father. As I was praying about the message I would deliver at his memorial service, I got to thinking about how pianos are tuned. Bill had been to our home several times to tune our piano. Tuning takes time and the right equipment.
- [Peace In the Elevator](https://ministryoutfitters.org/peace-in-the-elevator/) - I recall this incident when God's word was a life-saver! We were living in an apartment in Apple Valley (2001). I got on the elevator and it broke down. There I was, in the heat of the summer, stuck in a box with no phone and no air conditioning. After about 30-40 minutes, I started
- [Hundred Dollar Bill](https://ministryoutfitters.org/hundred-dollar-bill/) - Michelle and I had just pulled into the garage after I had performed a wedding. Our good friend, Kathy, was babysitting our six children. I opened the envelope the newlyweds had handed me and inside was a nice card and a hundred dollar bill. What a blessing! Immediately I felt the Lord telling me to
- [New Suit](https://ministryoutfitters.org/new-suit/) - I remember buying my first suit after graduating from college. I had suits prior to this, but my mom helped picked them out and paid for them. Now I was on my own. Oh, the pressure! A few hours later, I walked out of the mall satisfied with my purchase and my accomplishment. I arrived
- [She'll Be Looking At You](https://ministryoutfitters.org/shell-be-looking-at-you/) - I love the following script of a Men’s Wearhouse commercial: On your wedding day, it’s all about the bride...her dress, her flowers, her hair. But when everyone is looking at her, she’ll be looking at you. The world is watching the bride, the church. But while everyone is looking at her, she’ll be looking at
- [Gravity and Grace](https://ministryoutfitters.org/gravity-and-grace/) - As I was praying about this message for you two, God put on a heart a picture of the planet earth spinning. So I did a little research… In the Philippines, which is close to the Equator, the Earth is spinning at just over 1,000 mph. Here in MN, because we are closer to the
- [Leaving Right](https://ministryoutfitters.org/leaving-right/) - If you are contemplating leaving your current church to find another, for whatever reason, I pray this will help you leave right. THE LORD SCATTERS “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.” (Acts 8:1) “Now those who had
- [Church Shopping](https://ministryoutfitters.org/church-shopping/) - Finding a church home can be time-consuming and overwhelming. You must seek wisdom from the Lord and use spiritual discernment as you visit various worship services. Knowing what the Lord expects His Church to look like, as revealed in Scripture, will help you find the church where God is glorified and you are edified. Tips
- [We Have Seen The Enemy](https://ministryoutfitters.org/we-have-seen-the-enemy/) - Some time ago, our family was at a waterpark in the northern part of the Twin Cities. In the men's bathroom was a liquor ad on the wall. It had a photo of a rough looking, biker-type dude, and on the back of his biker vest were these words: We have seen the enemy and
- [Scheduled Anguish](https://ministryoutfitters.org/scheduled-anguish/) - This summer our sermon series is Incredible Encounters with God. Each week I've enlisted a congregational member to share their own incredible encounter/testimony. Dave emailed me with this message: I had mentioned to you about giving a testimony. If you don't have anguish scheduled on Sunday, I would be available. - Dave "Anyone" auto corrected

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- [Home](https://ministryoutfitters.org/) - Ministry Outfitters is dedicated to supporting pastors and their congregations and providing encouragement and resources to help them press on in their call.
- [About](https://ministryoutfitters.org/about/) - Why We Exist The mission of Ministry Outfitters is to support pastors and strengthen ministries. We accomplish this through encouragement, training and equipping, resources, and hands-on ministry assistance. The concept of Ministry Outfitters was born out of 20 years of experience in working in church ministry and seeing first-hand the struggles that ministry leaders face
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- [Blog](https://ministryoutfitters.org/blog/) - Meaningful Moments encouragement for the journey Michael, Farrah, and Alby Mark Opseth | May 6, 2026 | Death, Gospel, IllustrationThis is an announcement I made in church on June 28,… read more…I’m Gonna Getchaby Mark Opseth | Apr 30, 2026 | Gospel, Illustration, LoveWhat parent hasn’t played “I’m gonna getcha” with their… read more…How Big
- [Learning Divi](https://ministryoutfitters.org/learning-divi/) - culture Ideas for life Lorem ipsum sit amet Aliquam tincidunt eu risus Vestibulum dapibus neque Nunc dignissim risus id metus Cras tristique elit Vivamus vestibulum nec ante Praesent placerat risus quis eros Fusce suscipit nibh REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION more videos Our Designs are as unique as you A leading design studio renowned for creating
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