WWPS: What Would Paul Say About My Class Ministry? Welcome!Welcome!

What did Paul think about ministry in general? Philippians 2:5-11- Servanthood I Corinthians 9:22b - Do whatever it takes! Philippians 2:5-11- Servanthood I Corinthians 9:22b - Do whatever it takes!

A Definition of Ministry Take a blank sheet of paper and write a definition of ministry in 10 words or less!

Ministry is…  Love in action  The overflow of the Christian life  Giving and/or doing without expecting anything in return  Love in action  The overflow of the Christian life  Giving and/or doing without expecting anything in return

Let’s look at….  The cost of ministry  The return of ministry  The cost of ministry  The return of ministry

Some of the costs….   Giving of time   Set Priorities   Training   Giving of time   Set Priorities   Training

The Return….  Gratitude Expressed  Relationships Developed  Decision to Receive Christ/Join the Church  Satisfaction of Doing God’s Will  Gratitude Expressed  Relationships Developed  Decision to Receive Christ/Join the Church  Satisfaction of Doing God’s Will

Barrier #1 The needs are too great!

Barrier #2 People do not want us invading their privacy!

Barrier #3 I do not know how!

Barrier #4 I do not have time to minister and do my other church work!

Barrier #5 Should the church* be engaged in this type of ministry? * Class, Department, Small Group Should the church* be engaged in this type of ministry? * Class, Department, Small Group

How Well are We Doing? What are our strengths and weaknesses?

Organizing for Ministry Without a strategy in place, most classes or groups will not accomplish the goal of doing ministry!

Organizing for Ministry “If you plan, you will be ready. If you do not plan, you will be apologizing for not being there after a ministry need has passed you by!” –Bob Mayfield “If you plan, you will be ready. If you do not plan, you will be apologizing for not being there after a ministry need has passed you by!” –Bob Mayfield

Ministry Groups: The Key to Effective Class Ministry Every week, time in class should be given to share about needs they are discovering! WARNING: Not a gossip session! Every week, time in class should be given to share about needs they are discovering! WARNING: Not a gossip session!

Ministry Groups Allow For: 1.Immediate Action on Member Needs 2.Opportunity to Share Concerns and Prayer Needs 3.Opportunity for Members to Use Their Gifts to Serve Jesus Christ through the Church 1.Immediate Action on Member Needs 2.Opportunity to Share Concerns and Prayer Needs 3.Opportunity for Members to Use Their Gifts to Serve Jesus Christ through the Church

Guidelines for Adult Ministry Groups   Ministry Leader is enlisted by the class teacher*.   The class teacher* assigns class members and prospects to ministry groups   The ministry group should have no more than six people assigned to it or in the case of a code class – six or seven couples or 12 individuals total.   Group members should be contacted weekly and at very least, monthly.   The Ministry Leader shall report any major concerns of the group to the class teacher*   With the help of the department outreach/evangelism leader or class teacher, the leader should organize food arrangements after hospital stays or other tragedies to help members and prospects.   All information received by the Ministry Leader is to be kept in the strictest confidence. *--Class coordinator or Department Outreach/Evangelism Leader   Ministry Leader is enlisted by the class teacher*.   The class teacher* assigns class members and prospects to ministry groups   The ministry group should have no more than six people assigned to it or in the case of a code class – six or seven couples or 12 individuals total.   Group members should be contacted weekly and at very least, monthly.   The Ministry Leader shall report any major concerns of the group to the class teacher*   With the help of the department outreach/evangelism leader or class teacher, the leader should organize food arrangements after hospital stays or other tragedies to help members and prospects.   All information received by the Ministry Leader is to be kept in the strictest confidence. *--Class coordinator or Department Outreach/Evangelism Leader

“People don’t care about how much you know until they know how much you care.” --Unknown Ministry goes a long way…  Toward Reaching People for Christ  Developing Disciples  Drawing People into a Vibrant Relationship with Christ! Ministry goes a long way…  Toward Reaching People for Christ  Developing Disciples  Drawing People into a Vibrant Relationship with Christ!

WWPS: What Would Paul Say About My Class Ministry?