TVB 68: THE SERVING LIFE



CHURCH WORK TRAINING:

 Since 1991, Acts of The Apostles, chapter 6, verses 1-5 has been a key reference at our Church work Training Workshops. I had quite an experience the day my Pastor preached with these verses.

I have always viewed these verses from the angle of appointed leaders and volunteer church members being involved in the daily work of ministry to enable their Pastor to focus on the core duties of overseeing the local church through prayer and the ministry of the word. But this time, my Pastor's focus was on the suitability of each individual church member where Service is required. He asked the question, “If people who know you were to choose people to serve, would you be chosen?” That really set me thinking.

WOULD YOU BE CHOSEN?

The seven men who were chosen and appointed to serve never really had a time to prepare for the work. It is possible they were already doing their bit to alleviate the crisis situation on ground at the time. If not, why would anyone have nominated any of them for the work? You will only be recommended for what you are known by. With the way you currently operate in church, would you have been nominated if you had been in the Jerusalem? These men did not seek recognition before serving. We knew nothing of them till they were chosen and ordained. While these seven men worked, some others complained. In which group would you have been found in if you had been?

What are your pre-conditions for offering Service? Do you directly or indirectly demand or insinuate some form of reward or recognition for your contribution?

I knew of one person who financially supported one of the outreaches in his church, but with a little string attached. He wanted to be placed on the executive committee!

CHARACTERISTICS SET APART

One other thing about these seven men was the characteristics that set them apart. They were men Full of the Holy Spirit, people, each of whom enjoyed a good reputation among all and men whose ways showed wisdom. You will not see these three qualities in selfish or self-centred persons! It is a set of qualities that attracts recognition to persons who make the welfare of others their business. What qualities will people speak of when they describe you?

BECOMING ‘NOMINATE-ABLE’

Another interesting part of that sermon was that every church member and worker could become ‘nominate-able’ just by following their example.
The key was their selfless concern to solve problems while others complained.

SO…

- Get into God’s word, the Holy Bible
- Spend more time in personal prayer
- Identify where you can be a most effective participant
- Separate yourself apart from complainers
- Get involved with those who are solving problems

HEY, NO ULTERIOR MOTIVES!

Your goal for serving should not be to get appointed as a church officer, but rather that you will live the serving life that God expects from you especially as a church member or worker (Appointed or Volunteer).

I know you can and will make it!

I’d be glad if you share a comment on becoming a reliable Church work person.

God Bless!

Any Questions on Church Work? 
Kindly send them!

Best Regards

TOPE A. BANJO, Business Trainer and Author
Trains you to Enhance Your ChurchWork

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