I have shared requests and other information related to pastoral leadership. I believe it is very important that we remember to pray for pastors but today let's focus on praying for two other groups of people that are used by God to make the ministry of West Cannon and other churches possible.
The first group is the administrative assistants, office managers, and building managers.
Being involved in two schools, two churches, and a rescue mission, I have realized the blessing of godly, helpful men and women working behind the scenes in so many different ways.
At Santiago Christian School, Emmanuel Christian School, Keystone Rescue Mission, Emmanuel Baptist Church and West Cannon Baptist Church I have been extremely blessed to serve alongside people who have been not only helpers but more so partners in the ministry of the Gospel.
I don't even want to begin naming names because I know I would forget some.
Thank you for all that you do for the work of the Gospel.
The second group is the volunteers.
Volunteers are such an amazing blessing and are so much more than an unpaid workers.
Here is a post written in 2014 about the difference between a volunteer and a disciple-maker.
No, this is not the next competition on TV.
It is a challenge to think about your role as a church member.
A volunteer is a person who does work without getting paid to do it.
A disciple-maker is a person who is growing in their relationship with God and desiring to help others grow. Someone who is investing what God has given to him into the lives of others.
A disciple-maker is a person who is growing in their relationship with God and desiring to help others grow. Someone who is investing what God has given to him into the lives of others.
A disciple-maker in the nursery understands…
they are helping moms and dads grow by giving parents the opportunity to attend classes and sermons.
they are helping babies develop a love for the church by providing a consistent, caring environment.
A disciple-maker in the pre-kindergarten classes understands…
they are doing so much more than wiping noses and passing out snacks.
they are showing the love of Jesus through their caring actions and creative sharing of Bible stories.
A disciple-maker in the 1st through 5th grade classes understands…
they are not merely keeping kids busy while the parents are in church.
they are showing the kids genuine worship as they sit in the auditorium and sing praises to our amazing Savior.
they are showing the love of Jesus by taking time to teach, talk and listen to the kids.
they are showing the love of Jesus by taking time to teach, talk and listen to the kids.
A disciple-maker who is greeting on Sunday morning understands…
they are not just greeting people at the door.
they are helping others prepare for our Sunday morning gathering time.
they are welcoming those who desperately need Jesus to a service that proclaims Him in singing, preaching, and conversation.
A disciple-maker in a small group leadership role understands…
they are not running or just showing up to a group meeting.
they are showing sincere love by being used by God to love people more.
they are showing a God-focused trust by bringing their concerns and the group’s concerns to God in prayer.
they are showing a God-focused trust by bringing their concerns and the group’s concerns to God in prayer.
Serving in any ministry at church is more than volunteering time.
It is glorifying God by helping others.
It is about growing in Christ and investing in the spiritual growth of others.
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