Quote:
Originally Posted by Pergamum  "In response to the question, “What is the biggest challenge for Christian ministers in the 21st century?’ Dr. J. I. Packer answered; “I think every minister must insist that each member of his congregation be involved in ministry. Then the local church can become a body of serving people and united as a team of ministers. We have too many people who say, ‘I support the church with my money, and I’m there on Sunday. What more do you want of me?’ The answer of course is, ‘We want a great deal more of you! Have you awakened to the fact that you are in ministry? Are you trying to take responsibility to help someone else move forward spiritually?’ .... everyone has a spiritual ministry to and responsibility for other people.”"
By: J. I. Packer
Source: Reformed Theological Seminary newsletter, Spring 1999, pg. 10-11
THOUGHTS? |
I guess that I am a little shocked at some of the responses in this thread. Every person who is a believer should be involved in some form of ministry whether it is evangelism, missionary work, apologetics, children's church, Gideons, Wycliff, small groups, etc etc etc.
Usually, in most churches, it is the 20-80 rule. And that is most unfortunate.
I do wonder if our pews are just full of unbelievers hoping to get in by going to church and being good people? Or, do we have a bunch of spiritual babes who are fat and sassy?