As you faithfully follow Jesus you will develop a passion to serve God by serving others. In Mark 10:22-31 after Jesus' encounter with the young and wealthy businessman, Jesus debriefs his disciples on the costs required to follow him.
What do we learn from Jesus about serving in Mark 10:22-31?
• Those who “have it all” will find it difficult, but not impossible, to embrace the kingdom lifestyle.
• Nothing is impossible with God.
• You will be called on to make tough sacrifices.
• “The first will be last and the last will be first.”
How can we best serve God with the gifts and passions emerging in our congregation?
• Clarify our mission.
- Our mission is to share love and grace with those who are disconnected with God and the church.
- Stake our claim on 32501 and the surrounding community as our primary mission field.
- Claim the global community is our secondary mission field.
• Mobilize for ministry.
- Spend more time ministering than meeting.
• Upgrade our model.
- Re-format our model of organization.
~ Leadership
~ Discipleship
~ Service
• Match gifts to tasks.
- Discover and nurture the spiritual gifts of the congregation.
- Match spiritual gifts to ministry assignments.
• Mentor the next generation.
- Establish cross-generational partnerships.
Where do I begin?
• Commit to radically follow Jesus in your daily routine.
• Cultivate your spiritual gift(s).
• Connect with a ministry project or ministry team.
Would you take your God-given passion and use it for a God-honoring purpose?
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