Prior to the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus, “the ministry” was delegated to a small percentage of people. These included Levites, Priests, Prophets, and a few other leaders in Israel. The cross of Christ, however, changed that. The ministry responsibility was expanded exponentially- to every believer in Christ. Believers are a volunteer army thatContinue reading “The Cross Changed “the Ministry” (The Grammatically Correct Church Series)”
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Ministry: Whose Job is it Anyway? (The Grammatically-Correct Church)
By definition, ministry leaves an impact on others. Bill Hybels states, “Each volunteer we add means that one more Christ follower is discovering the thrill of serving, and one more spiritual need is being met.” (The Church Leader’s Answer Book, 364) When conducted God’s way, ministry is a real joy. I wonder how many pastorsContinue reading “Ministry: Whose Job is it Anyway? (The Grammatically-Correct Church)”
Haunted by a Fallacy (The Grammatically-Correct Church)
“Church” is not a verb (something done to people), nor is it an adjective (a kind of formal clothes). It is a noun that describes neither a place nor a thing (a building or an organization). Likewise, ministry is neither a profession and ministers are not merely paid professions (and I am being paid toContinue reading “Haunted by a Fallacy (The Grammatically-Correct Church)”
Are you a “10?” (Greater Works Series)
We do not have the strength to walk with Christ by ourselves. We need someone to support and guide us. Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play major league baseball, but this pioneering came at a price. Jackie was criticized heavily for every single mistake. Once when he was playing on the team’sContinue reading “Are you a “10?” (Greater Works Series)”
Two Necessities for Doing “Greater Things” (Greater Works Series)
Some people say that the kind of vehicle you drive says much about your personality. I wonder what someone would make of my 1996 Ford Crown Victoria that is pushing 200,000 miles. For my critics, I have two words to offer- paid for. I am not a mechanic, but it seems to have a greatContinue reading “Two Necessities for Doing “Greater Things” (Greater Works Series)”
Someone Who Can Do Something Greater Than Jesus (Greater Works Series)
The current world record for running the mile is three minutes and forty three seconds (Hicham El Guerrouj). What if I told you that I possess a single pill that would enable you to break this record no matter your age or medical condition? Would you say I was insane or question my truthfulness? TheContinue reading “Someone Who Can Do Something Greater Than Jesus (Greater Works Series)”
The Greatest Thing You Could Ever Do (Greater Works Series)
Last November, I celebrated by 37th birthday and it was nothing monumental. But out of curiosity, I researched some of the great accomplishments people have achieved before their 37th birthday. Michelangelo finished painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Robert Jarvik invented a pneumatically powered heart. Frederic William Herschel invented the contact lens. Francis ScottContinue reading “The Greatest Thing You Could Ever Do (Greater Works Series)”
What God Thinks About Volunteer Ministry
“HUT, TWO. THREE, FOUR…” The local church ministry is a volunteer army. Noah Webster pointed out in his American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828 that a volunteer is “a person who enters into military or other service of his own free will. In military affairs, volunteers enter into service voluntarily, but when inContinue reading “What God Thinks About Volunteer Ministry”
Shepherding Well 