More Than Just Showing Up
Here lately, in my spare time, I’ve been helping out and serving in a few areas at our church. I’m not saying this to point to anything I’ve done, but more to share—in my own way—why that kind of behind-the-scenes work matters more than most people realize.
Serving Where Needed
I serve on our media and production team on Sundays, usually running a camera or stepping in as video director when needed. A few months back, we took a trip to Texas to shoot video for our church plant and send it back home so our church family could see and be a part of what’s happening there.
Not long after that, we made a trip to Alabama to pick up some new equipment for our worship center—tools that help support and improve the overall worship experience.
Most recently, I was asked to run camera for our church’s association annual meeting. I had the time, so I jumped at it. It turned into a couple of long days for everyone involved, but it was a blessing to be part of something that means so much to me—and a reminder that even the work people don’t see still makes an impact.
The Work Nobody Sees
So where am I going with this? It’s a lot like the work we do on our cars and trucks that nobody ever really sees—those late nights in the shop, wrenching so it’s ready for that next trip. The empty wax and polish containers from chasing that perfect shine. Or handing a flashlight to a kid and hoping they hold it somewhere close to where you actually need it.
Why It Matters
The work behind the scenes matters a whole lot more than we tend to think. It took me a good portion of my life to really understand that, but now that I have, it’s become something I truly value.
Seeing the impact it has on others—and every now and then hearing a simple “thank you” when it’s noticed—makes it all worth it. Truth is, I wouldn’t trade any of the hours I’ve spent behind the scenes for anything.
Truth is, the stuff nobody sees is usually what matters most.
From the Shop Stool