As people come into Grace Bible Fellowship, many will identify with the vision or biblical goals of our fellowship. It is our vision to raise people up into ministry. Naturally is important that we identify those people and help them, encourage them, to achieve their full potential as they exercise their God given gifts in Christ.
Without a doubt it is important for Christians to minister. And God wants us to minister as a team not out of our own personal or selfish ambition. If you believe the Lord is leading you to serve among us there are a number of questions we would like to ask . These questions may help you identify your area of ministry and even answer the question "are you called to be a part of this ministry?"
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If you came from another church, did you leave in good faith with the blessing of your Pastor? |
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Are you prepared to commit to the vision of this church through good and bad, in sickness and in health until God and the Pastors release you? |
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Do you give time and offerings to this church? |
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Have you show faithfulness to the little responsibilities of Christian living? |
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Is your vision for ministry in this church or for a ministry to be based out of it? |
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Can you commit to this church family? In what way? |
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What evidences do you have of your calling to ministry? |
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Are you prepared to train yourself in preparation for your release into ministry? |
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How much time do you spend reading and meditating over the word each week? |
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How much time in prayer? |
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Can you serve and assist other Christian ministries joyfully? |
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How is your walk with the Lord? |
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What do you think are important issues for those who minister? Morally? Spiritually? |
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Do you and your spouse have a relationship that will encourage others to Godly living? |
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Do you have any action in your life that may be considered a sin before God? Where are you at with it? |
It is not our goal to pass judgment on whether anyone is fit to minister or called to minister. However, it is our responsibility to God to be true to His word and to carefully guard it and His ministry. We would expect that not only you but also some of the leadership team would have a witness in their spirits about your calling.
What kinds of Ministry Opportunities Exist at GBF?
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Teaching - Children, Teens, & Adults |
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Showing Mercy - Hospital Visitation, visiting the sick and shut-ins. |
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Helps or Serving - Offering yourself to help in a variety of ministry needs. |
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Prophecy - The gift of prophecy as mentioned in Romans 12:6 and 1 Corinthians 14:5 is taken by most Bible scholars to forth telling, preaching and not foretelling, or predicting. The word of God is complete, you dare not add to it Rev. 22:19. Dr. Kenneth Gangel says, "The gift of prophecy is congregational preaching that explains and applies God's revelation." |
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Giving - The ministry needs people who can give their selves, time, talents, and money. |
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Exhortation - Christians need encouragement from others who are living godly lives! |
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Youth - Leading our young people to Christ and then to spiritual maturity. |
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Elderly - Some of our older folks need meals or help getting to the doctor. |
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Evangelism - Our community needs a clear presentation of their need and Christ's love. |
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Administration - Newsletters, Curriculum orders, web page maintenance |
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Leadership - Spiritually qualified individuals who believe God is leading them into leadership and have demonstrated faithfulness, humility and a Christ-like spirit in life . Not a novice. |
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Missions - Correspond with our missionaries and help us meet their needs. Or you may even be called to a mission field and need a church to assist you in your calling. |
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Praying Partners - Some have learned how to pray effectively. We need these to seek God's direction, protection, provision, and blessing in our ministry. |
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Hospitality - Make your home a place of ministry, show Christ love to the hurting. |
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Ministering to Hispanics - With the growth of a Spanish speaking populace in our community we need Christians who can share Christ love with Spanish speakers. |
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Nursing Home Ministry - We need believers than have a heart for the elderly and a willingness to minister in nursing homes, in our community. |
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Prison Ministry - With our community home to county, state, and federal prisons there exist a great need for Christians to share the love of God with those who are incarcerated. |
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Camp Pearl - We support and assist with the ministry of Camp Pearl, Believers are encouraged to find meaningful ways to assist this growing ministry. |
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Worship - If the Lord has put a song in your heart, and you have the ability to share it we need to hear it. Lift our hearts with praise.
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