The Foundations of Ministry Flashcards
Why must you be a disciple to make disciples?
Then you’ll have everything you need for ministry (2 Peter 1:5-8): goodness, understanding, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, mercy, unending love
How do you know you have Christ living in you?
Evaluate yourself rather than assume you have Christ living in you.
What does Sardis remind us about?
We’re given the example of Sardis (Rev 3:1-3) to remind us that reputation and character are more important. If we’re lukewarm God won’t accept us.
What 2 things are needed for salvation?
Repentance
Baptism
What does it mean to repent?
To turn from everything you want in life to follow Christ instead
What 4 internal changes does the Holy Spirit make in us?
Faith
Repentance
Blessing
Knowledge of God as Father
What does it mean to find security in Christ alone?
We’re driven nuts by sin bc we’re a slave to Christ
Knowing that there’s nothing in life that can make us whole - nothing but the blood of Jesus
Explain the light stand in Rev 2:2
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light stand = church
They were on fire for God, knew their doctrine, and endured persecution BUT the love wasn’t there - they were addicted to achievement
What 2 things should we specifically pray for?
Pray that we and those we minister to know God deeply as the Father he is
Admit that we need him
Pray for your members weekly that they’ll grow in their knowledge and love of God (Teach 1 Reach 1)
What does it mean to be humble?
reasons we should we be humble when we pray
Your effectiveness is tied to it.
God is jealous for us to be humble in front of him
God will oppose us when we get too full of self
Humility: the best way to be effective for the Kingdom is by having a gentle spirit
When do our plans work? Name 3 examples from the Bible
- Any plan works if you know Him well bc it’s Scripturally based
- Moses parted the Red Sea
- Joshua won the battle of Jericho through prayer
- Jonathan defeated the Phillistines through prayer
Why must we genuinely love those under our care?
It’s easy to “do ministry” without loving people.
Why is it important for the church to seek perfect unity (John 17:20-23)?
If we become perfectly one the world will believe that Jesus is Messiah and He loves us
How does Paul say ministers should see their people? 1 Thess 2:5-12
See them as a family (children) rather than a weekly commitment
Be a parent, not a babysitter
Why does God ask ministers to take care of “His kids?”
This is how we display practical and tangible love
Teach 1 reach 1
What does it mean to show hospitality?
Opening your home, finances, time
Why should we let love motivate our actions? (1 Cor 13)
People can tell if you genuinely love them
