Foundations of Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG07

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F O U N D A T I O N S O F C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

After reciting and/or singing the Nicene Creed (located in the Appendix), pray the following prayer: God of all grace who by your Holy Spirit has appointed the orders of ministry in the Church: Look with favor on your servants now called to the Order of Deacons: Maintain them in your truth and renew in them your holiness that they may faithfully serve you to the glory of your Name and the benefit of your Church; through the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ. ~The Church of the Province of South Africa. Minister’s Book for Use with the Holy Eucharist and Morning and Evening Prayer . Braamfontein: Publishing Department of the Church of the Province of South Africa. p. 111.

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The Bigger the Better

Many define their ministries in the church by tangible, quantifiable markers, all of which speak of broad impact. All too often, success in ministry is measured by the numbers of people associated with our church and ministry, by the size of our facilities, and how posh they are, by the amount of money we collect through our collections and offerings, and by the reputation we hold with others who use these same markers as the sign of authentic success in ministry. By definition, the person who serves the Lord in a church with few members, a modest church, with little financial resources, and who is unknown among the “name recognition” crowd–such a person cannot be considered successful. In what sense, according to your own opinion, are these markers true indicators of success of ministry? Can they be, and if so, where and how so?

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