Philosophy of Ministry
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Salvation in Jesus Christ automatically includes a call to ministry. Every
believer is created, saved, called, gifted, authorized and commended to
minister.
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God has given all of His children gifts that can be developed and used in
ministry. Everyone has something to offer. Developing and using your gifts is
an act of good stewardship and worship.
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You discover your gifts through ministry instead of discovering your ministry
by identifying your gifts.
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The evidence of your calling in ministry will be recognized by fruitfulness and
fulfillment.
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The responsibility of pastoral leadership is to help people discover their
ministry and equip them as they step out in faith and allow God to work through
them.
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There is no limit to the opportunities our congregation has to minister to one
another and the community.
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National and state conventions as well as local associations exist to serve the
local church.
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All of us learn best by doing.
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We are completely dependent upon God to accomplish the work He has called us to
do. We cannot do the work of
ministry in our own strength or wisdom.
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Ministry works best in small groups. We don't need a lot of people involved in
a ministry for it to be effective.
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