"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him". Hebrews 11:6 reveals how faith is so important that it is impossible to please God without it. What would you say is the greatest area, among believers, where faith is lacking?
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Luke 16:10 says, If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. While you may not be an expert, in my opinion all sides of the ministry are important to have knowledge and understanding. You can always hire and have volunteer staff who are more trained and have an understanding. As the leader you need to know how all areas fit together and function so you can better understa...
Dr. Riley shared in the video how although the church is a building, there is also a business side too, a structure. In 1Corinthians 14:40 it tells that all things are to be done decently and in order. To operate under the current governmental structure there must be order and checks and balances. This is where the administrative piece comes into place. If everyone could do whatever they wanted to do or not do in the church it would create chaos. In same chapter of 1 Corinthians 14:33 it rem...
Understanding the administrative side of ministry is necessary for ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of church operations. Although spiritual leadership is vital, the Bible emphasizes the necessity of sound administrative practices. An example of this is found in Exodus 18:13-27, where Jethro advises Moses to assign responsibilities to individuals to prevent burnout and ensure effective control among the people. Also, Acts 6:1 - 7 describes how the early church appointed deacons to manage...
Ministry leaders are stewards of both spiritual and material resources. Scripture consistently emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in stewardship (Luke 16:10-12). Proper accounting, transparent record keeping, and legal tax compliance are not just bureaucratic necessities; they are expressions of integrity and accountability. Mismanagement of funds, even if unintentional, can damage the reputation of a ministry and hinder its witness. Effective administration supports the ministry's missio...
The administrative part of the ministry is very important and must be handled by honest, God-fearing people. In Exodus 18:17-22 Jethro Moses father in-law told him this is a good thing that you are doing but you going to wear yourself out and these people, letting him know this is not good. Moses had to choose him some men to help him with this. The administration side of the ministry is more than accounting and taxes; its order you have to have order to flow as God would have the ministry to op...
I believe the administrative side of ministry is very important. We serve a God of order. The bible says in 1 Corinthians 14:40, But all things should be done decently and in order. We have to treat the Kingdom of God with the utmost respect and professionalism; just as we do our jobs. The way we do things in the church is oftentimes a reflection of how we do God. While on earth, Jesus did things decently and in order. Judus handled the treasury, Peter was security, Mary and Martha helped fu...
