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FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (Volume 2)

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions , do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 In fulfilling ministry, another important condition is to, DO THE WORK OF AN EVANGELIST. An evangelist is primarily concerned with soul winning. Doing the work of an evangelist in the light of what the scriptures is saying here is that you should go out, bring people and breed them. Not only are you supposed to bring the people and breed upon them, you are also required to employ the principle of team work in working with them. Doing the work of an evangelist according to Galatians 4:19 and 2 Timothy 2:2, also travailing, impartation, among other things. Any ministry that revolves around you will not see the next generation! There is no true success without a successor. Whatever is your “ministerial” calling, reaching out should be your focal point. It is noteworthy that your gifts, whatever they may be, are instruments for your ministerial fulfillment. As ...

FULFILLING YOUR MINISTRY (Volume 1)

“And say to Archippus Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord that thou fulfil it”. Colossians 4:17 At the mention of the word “ministry”, what comes to the mind of many is church. However, this is not totally true. Ministry basically means reaching out. Therefore when an individual is doing ministry, such a person is reaching out. According to Ephesians 4:11, the scriptures reveals that there are five(5) ministerial office. These are Apostles, Prophets, Evangelist, Pastors, and Teachers. It worthy of note that these aforementioned ministry is not a one way traffic, in other words, it is people oriented. Even if you think you are not in these categories just mentioned, you still have something of great value deposited on the inside of you that is meant to be used in reaching out. You should accept this humble fact, particularly with the realization that the way God created human being is such that we need ourselves. You need me and I need you. Ministry can ...