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Becoming A Partner in Ministry says…
1) I BELONG HERE.
God say in
Hebrews 10:24-25 that believers belong together…
“And let us
consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us
not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another..”
2) WE SHARE THE SAME MISSION.
God says in Ephesians
4:16 that believers are to be committed to one another. A Partner in
ministry senses that God wants you with the people of Mountain Springs
Community Church at this time in your Christian life. You want to make a
public declaration that you are committed to God’s work throughout this
church family.
“From
Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament,
grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
A partner in ministry
believes that Jesus has a purpose for Salt Lake City, Utah, and you are
willing to join with others to see that His purpose is accomplished.
3) I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR A
GROUP OF FELLOW BELIEVERS.
God intends for
Christians to be responsible for each other.
"Carry
each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
“Therefore,
as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those
who belong to the family of believers.” Galatians 6:1 “Brothers, if someone
is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But
watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” Galatians 6:1
A partner in ministry
wants to be part of a caring network of people, sharing one another’s joys
and sorrows, and helping one another grow through worship, small groups,
prayer and ministry.
4) I AM ACCOUNTABLE TO OTHER
BELIEVERS FOR MY WALK WITH GOD.
God warns against
living our spiritual lives without the input and feedback of other believers
“Obey
your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men
who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a
burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:1
“If
your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the
two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your bother over. But if he
will not listen, take one or two others along, so that every matter may be
established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Matthew
18:15-16
A partner in ministry
doesn’t try to go it alone in the Christian walk, but desires to be guided,
equipped, and assisted to remain on target.
5)
I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR HOW THINGS ARE DONE HERE.
The Bible talks
about Christians taking a role in the leadership of the local church.
“But God has
combined the members of the body … so that there should be no division in
the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If
one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every
part rejoices with it.” I Corinthians 12:24-26
Partners in
ministry elect the pastors, elders and deacons, and have an impact on the
shape and direction of the church’s mission. Partners in
ministry
realize that everyone who is part of the body of Christ has something
important to contribute.
6) CHRIST
LOVES THE CHURCH
Christ is
committed to the church
“…Christ loved the church and
gave his life for it.” Ephesians 5:25
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