Recruiting for ministry can be a difficult task. While I do believe we can blame the busyness of people for some of it, I think there much more. The recruitment problem, in my opinion, probably has more to do with people’s perception about church ministry and the value placed on it. I know in my own life that I make time for what I truly believe is important.
What we communicate about ministry could make a big difference not only in people serving but also on their attitudes as they serve. Bible teachers must get beyond teaching what people “ought to do” to discipling them about the God-given privilege and eternal purpose of doing it.
- Serving is a way of showing love for God and also for people. Are your teachers helping students develop the right motivation for serving?
- Serving is about giving of ourselves. Are your teachers communicating the real essence of ministry?
- Serving is the logical response to understanding the great and holy God we have. Are your teachers presenting a God worthy of being served?
- Serving is Christ-like. Are your teachers lifting up the example of Jesus who came to serve, not be served?
Teacher Training Worksheet: The Teacher’s Role in Discipling Students toward Serving
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