| Our goal is to develop ministers in Christ. This means we want people to
think of themselves as ministers.
Ministry is a word that describes something every Christian should do.
The word "minister" comes from the Latin word meaning servant. Ministry
is serving others with the gifts and abilities God gave to you. Is ministry only meant to
be a full-time, paid position? No! That is the exception rather than the rule. Again,
pastors equip people to do the ministry. The people minister; the pastors and leaders
equip!
The Benefits of Ministry
Benefits to you:
1. Keeps your faith alive.
2. You get to use and discover your spiritual gifts.
3. You need to be needed.
4. You need to have your life make a difference.
5. You need an opportunity to participate.
6. Provides an arena to develop relationships.
7. Affirmation and self-esteem
8. Paradox of the Christian life: the more you give away
life, the more you find life. The more you
hold on, the less you have.
Benefits to others:
1. They receive your ministry and your love.
2. They may be brought to salvation.
3. You may help to set someone free from lifelong
problems.
4. You may help their families change their world.
Benefits to God
1. Christ's example is honored.
2. God gets the glory.
3. A chance for God to display His wisdom, His power, and His love
The Costs of Ministry
Costs to you:
1. Time
2. Energy
3. Money
4. Change in life-style, self-denial
5. Risk (face inadequacy, rejection, etc.)
6. Prayer
The bottom line is... It's worth it!
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