“Equipping the Body for Mature Ministry”

Jan.29, 2012 Eph.4:1-7,11-16  Play AUDIO (32 kbps mp3)

MISSIONARY LEANINGS

●    more than building houses: real mission “community”
●    get to be “God’s hands” building magnetic community

ADJUST YOUR LIFE AROUND GOD AS YOUR ‘ONE’ THING

●    keep Spirit’s unity: one God over all; Jesus in hearts, fills universe

ACKNOWLEDGE THE AUTHORITY BEHIND YOUR CALLING

●    identity of caller makes a difference
●    God’s mighty power begs humility in our response

ABLE LEADERS, NOT LORDING-OVER

●    not about calling the shots, but preparing / equipping others
●    apostles (incl.missionaries), prophets, evangelists, pastor-teachers
●    shepherds to protect & defend, serve as examples

APPLY YOUR GIFT!

●    works of service build up the body – each part works
●    worship service the ‘huddle’ or ‘pep talk’ not the play

MAKE ALLOWANCE FOR EACH OTHER IN LOVE

●    be patient, bear with those who have different gifts

“ACT YOUR AGE!” – MATURITY OUR GOAL

●    being transformed into Christ’s likeness, his fullness
●    mature in both doctrine and deed

TEACHER IN TRAINING

●    insight into better ways to lead class paid off
●    found God provided inspiration and energy for teaching that others enjoyed