It’s not easy to put your philosophy of ministry into practice. Every seminary student cites Ephesians chapter 4 in their philosophy of ministry papers. Every book written on pastoral ministry exegetes this passage. And for good reason. It lays out the key ministry principle that the body of Christ works together to grow and mature in faith. It’s not just the pastor’s job, it’s everyone’s job.
But when the philosophical rubber meets the road of daily ministry, we spin our wheels. We don’t get traction. There’s water on the road of our church’s mission that prevents us from racing forward with kingdom work. The water is the church who remain unequipped for ministry. Read More
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