RIVER LEADERS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE!! Many times I have seen people held back because there is something unsuitable in their approach to using their gifts—and yet they are completely unaware of it. Here are some checks we should do regularly in relation to our gifts and ministry: Faithfulness Am I willing to serve in small ways? Am I present at meetings, even when my gift is not being called on? Am I honouring my leaders in my conversation and actions? Am I being self-centred, i.e. it’s about my gift and my ministry, or others-centred—“What can I do to help you?” Culture and Style Does the style of the way I use my gift fit with the culture of my church? What about my language—terminology and expressions? Do I use any methods or ‘formulas’ when I minister that my leaders do not use? Do I use actions, gestures or manifestations, e.g. when I pray for people, which are not in keeping with the culture of my church? If a movement we have been brought up in, imparted to, or taught by, is different from that of our church, this is something that we need to especially consider. We need to be willing to lay these methods aside and align our ministry style with the culture of our church or ministry organisation. Papa Rich
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 06:29:24 +0000
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