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From the prophetic signs happening every day, it seems Jesus is soon to return. That is why I feel such an urgency about each member of the Body of Christ finding his place and remaining faithful....


From the prophetic signs happening every day, it seems Jesus is soon to return. That is why I feel such an urgency about each member of the Body of Christ finding his place and remaining faithful, so we can be productive in God's Kingdom. I believe this is the hour of the local church.

The local church is the hub from which all ministry gifts are to function and the center out of which they are to flow. In the local church, you find what is needed to build the character of Christ in us.

Each member of the Body of Christ should discover his or her gift and calling, and then become fully connected to a local church, submitting one to another and submitting to the God-called pastors and leaders there.

When people come into my office desiring to become part of our local church body, my first question always is, What church do you come from, and who was your pastor? You can tell what type of Christian you are dealing with by the answer you get.

Millions of Christians attend church services only on Sunday mornings and are not committed physically or spiritually to that church. Their reasons for attending range from tradition, to religious duty, to social acceptance in the community. Going to church once a week eases their consciences of religious obligations.

Just Think
Think what could happen in this country if those people would get on fire for God and begin to release their gifts and talents in the Body! We would see the world reached with the Gospel.

The local church is called to touch its community, town, or city for God. To the reader, I would ask these questions:

  1. What part are you to play?
  2. Where can you get involved?
  3. What resources do you have available?
  4. What opportunities lie before you?
  5. What do the leaders of your local church need from you?
  6. How many times have they asked for help, or how many times have you volunteered?
Take a look at what you have to offer your local church. You may feel that you have nothing to offer, but that is never true of anyone. Each born-again believer has something to offer that is unique. Each Christian has a call on his life which will become apparent once he is involved in a church.

Consider what it says in 1 Peter:
As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God's many-sided grace—faithful stewards of the extremely diverse [powers and gifts granted to Christians by] unmerited favor.
(1 Peter 4:10)
Once you read that verse, there are no more excuses. You have a talent that your pastor and your local church needs to help reach your city.

Each church has a vision that was given to the pastor by the Holy Spirit, and the pastor should take the time to share that vision with the church. Then members of the congregation should seek the Lord Jesus Christ to discover where each of them fits into that vision.

Opportunities to get involved are unlimited. Most local churches have departments, activities, or outreach ministries in which each church member would fit. Listed below are some of the departments available in our local church:
  • Maintenance
  • Bookstore
  • Music Ministry
  • Children's Ministry
  • Prison Ministry
  • Counseling
  • Publications
  • Security
  • Evangelism Ministry
  • Singles Ministry
  • Greeters
  • Sound Department
  • Tape Ministry
  • Ushering
Other churches may offer more or fewer avenues of Christian work, but there are always opportunities available that require people willing to release their talents.

Make sure you're doing your part for your pastor and church.
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Author Biography

Terry Nance
Web site: Gods Armourbearer
 
Terry has served as senior associate minister of a thriving congregation for over 23 years with over 40 years of experience in local church ministry. He is currently the senior pastor of Impact Church in Sherwood, Arkansas. Terry has authored four books. On the bestselling list, these books have motivated thousands of Christians to stand with their leaders in faithful service, helping them to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
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