I had a chance to give the communion for our children's ministry teachers this past weekend. I took the opportunity to try and live what we talked about at class as well as some of the reading.
One of the main points I focused on was the "know your students." Although I didn't take time to get to know all the other teachers, we spent time sharing with one another the road to knowing Jesus. As each person talked about some of the memories they had leading up to baptism, it galvanized us and brought us closer. I love times like this when we connect by being drawn into each others world; which is also the Kingdom of God.
I guess the teaching element would be the connection between the Passover remembrance and the new covenant of remembering Jesus by the way he brought us from our sinful slavery to a life in the Kingdom.
Any thoughts on this, or anyone else been able to apply some of what they are learning?
Ian
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Welcome
Hey folks,
This will be a developing site. I'm excited to share our findings with each other. If you ever have any thoughts or requests, please let me know.
Eventually we should have discussions going for all the books we are reading, ways we are using the knowledge we are gaining, and successes in our ministries.
Thanks for participating!
In Christ,
Ian
This will be a developing site. I'm excited to share our findings with each other. If you ever have any thoughts or requests, please let me know.
Eventually we should have discussions going for all the books we are reading, ways we are using the knowledge we are gaining, and successes in our ministries.
Thanks for participating!
In Christ,
Ian
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The Teaching Ministry of the Church
Hey guys,
I've read the first few chapters and find the book very enjoyable.
Let's give the first set of questions at the end of the second chapter a whirl. I will only print my answers, so look at the book for reference.
1. I guess just like any job, qualification is important. If you don't have the skill and experience, it's going to be a disaster. And even if you take it on anyway, the damage that could be done to others should be considered.
2. If someone seeks the ministry, the scriptures should describe their life for the most part. Going back to the first answer - qualifying scriptures. Next, being tested and promoted by mature disciples who are around the individual should be useful. A professional will be devoted to tasks more, but a lay leader is always in the trenches. I think both can be very good.
3.New ministries have have to be in line with God's word. I think the bottom line is asking the question: will it, or does it produce fruit as the bible would protray?
I've read the first few chapters and find the book very enjoyable.
Let's give the first set of questions at the end of the second chapter a whirl. I will only print my answers, so look at the book for reference.
1. I guess just like any job, qualification is important. If you don't have the skill and experience, it's going to be a disaster. And even if you take it on anyway, the damage that could be done to others should be considered.
2. If someone seeks the ministry, the scriptures should describe their life for the most part. Going back to the first answer - qualifying scriptures. Next, being tested and promoted by mature disciples who are around the individual should be useful. A professional will be devoted to tasks more, but a lay leader is always in the trenches. I think both can be very good.
3.New ministries have have to be in line with God's word. I think the bottom line is asking the question: will it, or does it produce fruit as the bible would protray?
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