Most Christians don’t seem to experience the joy and satisfaction they expect from the Christian walk. I think the main thing is that they fail to work in a ministry. The most fulfilling and joyful times in my walk have risen from opportunities to work in ministry. If we are called to fulfill the great commission, we can’t expect fulfillment in anything else.
Finding our place in ministry is tough. The modern church is very “clergy” oriented. We are trained to believe that ministers minister and that the “lay” people just give money and prayer support. That concept did not exist in the 1st century church and has no basis today. We are all called to serve.
Finding a spot to serve is tough. There just don’t seem to be that many opportunities out there. What about training? Most ministry requires training, doesn’t it? Don’t we have to go to seminary or bible college first?
What about time? Our days are so filled with work and family responsibilities. When can we find the time?
Then there’s fear. We know that at least we all have a salvation story to tell. We just never seem to be brave enough or opportunistic enough to tell our story.
I believe there is a great need out there that is not being filled. I believe any of us can serve to fill that need. I can tell you about it and give you all the training you will need in an hour. In fact, I will do that Sunday morning at 9 a.m. as I fill in for Pastor Reed at Amana. Come at 9 and finally have a ministry in which you can serve and find joy and fulfillment. It’s a big promise I know, but I guarantee it.
How about that?
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