Ministry Is… Quotes

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― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“When God in the Bible diverts from His normal pattern of referring to Himself as “the Lord” or “God” and adds descriptives such as “Provider” or “Healer” or “Peacemaker,” then we should take note that He is describing how He will act toward us! This is how God manages our expectations of Him. This is who God is and how He will always act toward us.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“1. The Word of God will save you. 2. The Word of God will teach you all truth. 3. The Word of God will lovingly confront your sin. 4. The Word of God will correct any incorrect ideas of life. 5. The Word of God will guide you in every decision you make. 6. The Word of God will equip you to navigate through life with the proper perspective.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“Effective spiritual leaders value the power of prayer.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“Paul reminded the Corinthians that one day every believer will stand before Jesus to be evaluated and rewarded based on how we lived our lives and carried out our ministries (1 Cor 3:11–15; 2 Cor 5:10; Rev 22:12). We will be given crowns, commendations, and commissions as awards. The crowns are primarily reserved for those who give their lives in ministry. They include: (1) the crown of boasting—given to us as recognition of the people we have led to Christ and discipled (1 Thess 2:18–19); (2) the crown that will never fade—given to those who evangelize, endure, and remain blameless (1 Cor 9:19–26); (3) the crown of righteousness for those who give their lives to others as they anticipate the Lord’s return (2 Tim 4:8); and (4); the crown of glory for those who shepherd God’s flock (1 Pet 5:4). The purpose of winning crowns is not selfish. In fact it is the exact opposite. The purpose of gaining crowns is to have as many as possible to cast at Jesus’ feet. This will be our way of telling Him “You are worthy” for all He has done for us.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“The heart of ministry is shouting the worthiness of Jesus.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“Is it worth it?” Whether you are serving in a paid position or as a volunteer, ministry is hard. It carries a cost. Doing it right takes great expenditures of time, money, energy, and effort. Working with people can be frustrating. The enemy will creatively and relentlessly attack. You may face opposition and persecution. You won’t make it if you haven’t come to grips with the true motives for ministry. The highest motive for ministry is the worthiness of Jesus.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“Ministry is following Jesus and fishing for people. It is being a disciple and making disciples. It is growing and going. It is learning and evangelizing. It is being saved and leading others to do the same.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“Are you open to the possibility that there is one who created you to be who you are and calls you to be who he alone knows you can be? Then listen to Jesus of Nazareth and his two words that changed the world—“Follow me.” —OS GUINNESS”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“In order to live as a slave of Jesus Christ, you must recognize the truth that God owns you. He created you. Every part of your mind, soul, and spirit was made by the creative breath of God.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence

“God reminds us that doing ministry without taking time to feed off His Holy Word will leave us frustrated and unfulfilled in ministry.”
― Dave Earley, Ministry Is . . .: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence