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ible thots-The heroes and models of Christianity are defined by scriptures. They are those who lay aside in order to serve. They put aside ambitions, pleasures and privileges to serve others. They follow Christ. They Model Him. They make us see in the present day why and how Christ came. Jesus came to Serve. To be used of others. He was "our" waiter. He waited on us- on our needs and insufficiencies . The Woman at the well must have been astonished when He told her who He was. John 4:10 Jesus answered her, If you had only known and had recognized God’s gift and Who this is that is saying to you, Give Me a drink, you would have asked Him [instead] and He would have given you living water. He waited on her. To serve her. To save her. She got the gist. She went about to get more people for Him to serve! John 4:39 Now numerous Samaritans from that town believed in and trusted in Him because of what the woman said when she declared and testified, He told me everything t...

nayinka Olusegun Counsel to Young ministers One vital lesson I learnt in life as a growing minister is "NEVER MAKE A TRUTH THE TRUTH " It's pertinent to note that a pastor can't afford to be a specialist. One who majors only on a biblical concept and is either at sea or ignorant majorly on other subjects. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 KJV [15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Spiritual growth of members can't depend on just one great truth you have much insights into . It must be on the knowledge of the entirety of the scriptures . Paul emphasized this in Ephesus Acts 20:20 KJV [20] And how I kept back nothing that...

If you need to learn leadership kindly study the bible. Read and study 1st&2nd Samuel,1st&2kings, 1st&2ndchronicles Study Moses Then afterwards Book of Acts And Most Importantly 1st&2nd Timothy and Titus Don't consult secular leadership for supernatural leadership Hence many today are running churches like CEOs rather than Shepherds! Did you hear Jesus? Matthew 20:25-28 25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” It's two totally different spheres If the requirements for the deacon is to be full of the spirit, wisdom and have honest report, how much more the pastor and spiritual leader I...