gifts
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Repost: What are the little things you can trust people with?
Before you can entrust big things (projects, events, sermons, etc) to someone, you want to make sure they have been faithful in little things (Matt 25:21). We don’t simply do this to make sure they’re effective, or worthy. We do… Continue reading
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Why staff don’t take gifts
This is just one of the principles we made clear from the start with our staff. Staff don’t take gifts from the congregation. There’s OK gifts like “let me buy you a coffee” or “It’s your birthday”… they are common gifts… Continue reading
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Not having someone’s gift does not mean ungodliness or immaturity
We must be careful that we do not judge ourselves or others by their lack of certain ministry gifts. Unfortunately, this seems to happen a lot. A godly person sees someone else’s gifts; leadership, preaching, music, prayer, welcoming, stewardship, whatever.… Continue reading
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Reblog: Do you know why there’s a roster?
Do you have a good reason for using a roster to run your church meetings? Not just any reason, but a good reason? Some churches (I suspect) have very bad reasons. “So that everyone gets to have a go.” Is… Continue reading
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When “don’t trust in yourself” is bad advice
At one level, of course it’s right. We trust God alone to effect change and give growth and value to all that we do. But for that very same reason it can be bad advice. Because didn’t the God who… Continue reading
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Why you should have purposes #6 : It’s not unbiblical! In fact…
Eph 4 was the kicker for me. Here’s how it goes: Jesus gives certain people to the church; [“Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastor-teachers”] (Leaders) These people are meant to “equip Jesus’ people for works of service” (Training, Mentoring, Encouraging) So, Jesus… Continue reading
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Why God gave you gifts
God gives gifts to individuals (like you) to serve his people (your church and the non-Christians around you). Gifts from God enable people to do particular tasks really well. If you’re struggling to do something at an average standard (kids… Continue reading
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Why let the leaders lead?
Romans 12 says, “in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us […] if it is to encourage, then give… Continue reading
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