everyBODY

You are a Minister

EveryBODY 

Lesson 3: You Are a Minister

September 17 & 18, 2016

 

YOU ARE A MINISTER

 

Pastor Worker Church Model

 

Pastor Equipper Church Model

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Ephesians 4:11 It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, New English Translation

 

Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ, New English Translation

 

Ephesians 4:12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.  New Living Translation

 

Ephesians 4:16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. New International Version

 

1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. New International Version  

 

1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. New International Version

 

87% of Christians don’t realize they were created for a specific purpose

 

Elvis Presley 

·         74 albums and 102 singles

·         31 Number one hits over a 21 year period 

·         Starred in 31 movies

John D Rockefeller (Standard Oil Company)

·         Net worth: 292 Billion

·         Attended prayer meetings twice a week and led a Bible study in his church

Jeremiah 1:5 “I knew you before you were formed within your mother’s womb; before you were born I sanctified you and appointed you as my spokesman to the world.” The Living Bible

 

You’re not one in a million… You’re one of a kind.

 

Discovering the Content of Your Book

·         Begin to help anywhere

·         Take a Gifts Test

·         Pray for God to place your spiritual purpose in your heart

Matthew 6:9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. New Living Translation