Ministry is a translation of the New Testament Greek word diakonia, which means "service." Ministry is service. And ministry as "service" needs leaders--leaders who serve, not leaders who just develop programs, or teach, or organize committee groups. Ministry needs leaders who serve others for the purpose of growing and taking steps toward Christlikeness so that they can become leaders in service who serve the world as the body of Christ "who came not to be served but to serve."
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Are the youth in your church on the radar?
How are youth perceived in your church?
Are they kids to be entertained? Those unreachable ones that someone has to "connect with" so that they come to church on Sundays? Perhaps they're a group of people who are seen as being able to contribute, but in only rudimentary ways. Are they the ignored ones? Or are they well-loved?
Are they seen for their potential? How about as ones who have a legitimate voice? Are they considered leaders, or inexperienced?
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