Jun 29 Devotion: The Ministry

I Corinthians 4:1, II Cor. 4:1

I. The Foundation of Ministry is Character

    A. Not professional skill

II. The Nature of Ministry is Service

     A. Not being served

III. The Motive of Ministry is Love

      A. Not money or power

IV. The Measure of Ministry is Sacrifice

       A. No success

V. The Authority of Ministry is Submission

      A. No pulling rank

VI. The Purpose of Ministry is to Glorify God

      A. Not to glorify ourselves

VII. The Tools of Ministry are Prayer, Scriptures

      A. Not Marketing handbook

VIII. The Privilege of Ministry is Growth

      A. In depth spiritually not in numbers

IX. The Power of Ministry is the Holy Spirit 

      A. Not programs, concerts , fun stuff

X. The Model for Ministry is Jesus Christ

      A. Not a corporation, board, a man, personality

-Bro. Mike Goodson