an article by Jim Wideman:
The key to success in ministry
is learning how to serve. Jesus spoke these words to his first disciples and
they are still true for His disciples today! Mark 10:43 Not so with you.
Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.
Even leaders must
be willing to serve. If you’ve ever read one of my books or articles or listened
to one of my Leadership Club lessons you’ve most likely heard me say that the
best job description for what we do as Children’s Pastors is found in 1 Peter
5:2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers
--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not
greedy for money, but eager to serve.
Yes we are feeders, care givers, and
overseers but if we are going to be effective we must be eager to serve. You
gain those you serve!
All of us understand that God has called us to serve children. Matthew 10:42 tells us… “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward. If there is a reward for water for kids imagine the reward for Goldfish Crackers.
I learned from one of my hero’s Tommy Barnett that every great city needs a great
Church. I added that every great church needs a great children’s ministry. I believe you get a great children’s ministry the same way Brother Tommy says you build a great church, that is find a need and meet it, find a hurt and heal it.
God has also called us to serve our helpers. Jesus served those who helped him. In John 13:12-17. Jesus washed his disciples feet he told them now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Those are still wise words for us to follow. Jesus also coached those under him. We see in the word that He spent lots of time with those he was leading. He allowed them to ask questions. He involved them in doing the work of the ministry. He made corrections when they needed it. He constantly stretched them and taught them as He duplicated himself in them.
We understand these two groups we were called to serve but a third person that all of us who serve in the church must serve is our leader.
All of us understand that God has called us to serve children. Matthew 10:42 tells us… “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward. If there is a reward for water for kids imagine the reward for Goldfish Crackers.
I learned from one of my hero’s Tommy Barnett that every great city needs a great
Church. I added that every great church needs a great children’s ministry. I believe you get a great children’s ministry the same way Brother Tommy says you build a great church, that is find a need and meet it, find a hurt and heal it.
God has also called us to serve our helpers. Jesus served those who helped him. In John 13:12-17. Jesus washed his disciples feet he told them now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Those are still wise words for us to follow. Jesus also coached those under him. We see in the word that He spent lots of time with those he was leading. He allowed them to ask questions. He involved them in doing the work of the ministry. He made corrections when they needed it. He constantly stretched them and taught them as He duplicated himself in them.
We understand these two groups we were called to serve but a third person that all of us who serve in the church must serve is our leader.
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