Comments on: Practical Thoughts on an Enduring Ministry (Part 3)

By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:31:11 +0000

I agree that a pastor’s work is very difficult and hard work when done well (there are many who do this and they are precious to all who learn from them!). There are too few who actually do this according to Biblical principles. Instead, many use online, prewritten sermons to entertain their “flock” like the EC and PDC…very sad indeed. However, the flock isn’t let go of their duty of studious work of His Word. Each person is accountable for their growth of knowledge in His Word by studying it and sharing what they have learned with others. I just came from a blog, Reflections of the Times http://carla_rolfe.blogspot.com/, that many hail as being a worthy read. The only thing I found that had anything to do with God was her profile and the ending to each of her posts. I think her title is a very accurate reflection about this century’s attitude toward Godly studying in this country. If our “profile” states an accurate doctrine and our farewell reminds people that God still sits on the top of our sunday, then what we do in-between time is our time to do with as we choose…meaningless, useless activity. We then go to church and are either dazzled by the entertainment our “preacher” has “prepared” for us, or if we are a little more concerned about learning about God, then we go to church and demand that our preacher has done his job by thoroughly learning the Scriptures so that we can kick back and soak it in once a week. We should expect excellence in the studying of God’s Word from EVERYONE including our children. I’m still praying for God to stir the hearts of women to this end. They need to learn His Word in order to properly teach/discipline their children along side of their husbands.

By: Colin Adams

Colin Adams — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:02:04 +0000

John, I just want to thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom in these three posts. As someone only starting out ministry, and many years of labour ahead (God willing) I need to be ready to learn some of these principles now…

By: Morris Brooks

Morris Brooks — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:51:37 +0000

I Corinthians 4:1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy.

II Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with GREAT PATIENCE and instruction.

Hebrews 13:7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.

John’s words carry much weight as his ministry has become an example because of the above.

May our lives through our ministry be as such.

By: Ten Tips for an Enduring Ministry at PastorResources Blog - Beta

Ten Tips for an Enduring Ministry at PastorResources Blog - Beta — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:57:44 +0000

[...] Read the posts at Pulpit Magazine: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. [...]

By: Seth McBee

Seth McBee — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:56:19 +0000

The hardest thing sometimes is to just trust the word of God to do its work. You know the word and trust the word, but sometimes to believe and be patient is the hardest.

the other thing is that sometimes we think that when we start to preach the word that things will just go exactly how we expect and when it does not, that is when number 9 of the above list comes into play.

we must trust the Lord.

Thanks for these posts.

By: Rev Bill » Blog Archive » More Posts About Ministry

Rev Bill » Blog Archive » More Posts About Ministry — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:11:12 +0000

[...] Here are some of the points made: 1. Don’t arrive unless you plan to stay 2. Learn to be patient. 3. Don’t be afraid to change. 4. Study to know God, not just to make sermons. 5. Be thankful and be humble. 6. Don’t lose sight of the priority. 7. Expect to work hard 8. Trust the Word to do its work. 9. Always depend on the Lord. 10. Don’t leave just to leave. [...]