Well I think if we look at scripture it’s pretty clear that the way we do ministry now is not at all the way that scripture says it should be done. From who we choose to how they’re supposed to work we do it all pretty much wrong. I think if we stopped doing it wrong, we would find that it would be a lot easier on the family.
Well I think if we look at scripture it’s pretty clear that the way we do ministry now is not at all the way that scripture says it should be done. From who we choose to how they’re supposed to work we do it all pretty much wrong. I think if we stopped doing it wrong, we would find that it would be a lot easier on the family.
Some has been mentioned above, but a quick response:
1) A Church should have elders (plural) and deacons (plural). Pastoring is one of the job of the elders.
2) The elders should be chosen from amongst the older (see the name) men of the church who have proved themselves over the years, have faithful children, etc.
3) All of the men should be bringing things to the church in the form of teaching, singing, etc etc.
4) The men of the church should be asking questions in church (while the women are silent) so that
5) The men are leading daily worship at home, teaching their wives and children and answering their questions.
That is part of what our churches should look like, a far cry from the modern system.
Well I think if we look at scripture it’s pretty clear that the way we do ministry now is not at all the way that scripture says it should be done. From who we choose to how they’re supposed to work we do it all pretty much wrong. I think if we stopped doing it wrong, we would find that it would be a lot easier on the family.
Not trying to be obtuse, genuinely interested - what do you believe is a more Scriptural way to do ministry?
Wasn't at all thinking you were being obtuse :)
Some has been mentioned above, but a quick response:
1) A Church should have elders (plural) and deacons (plural). Pastoring is one of the job of the elders.
2) The elders should be chosen from amongst the older (see the name) men of the church who have proved themselves over the years, have faithful children, etc.
3) All of the men should be bringing things to the church in the form of teaching, singing, etc etc.
4) The men of the church should be asking questions in church (while the women are silent) so that
5) The men are leading daily worship at home, teaching their wives and children and answering their questions.
That is part of what our churches should look like, a far cry from the modern system.