Workmanship: Service According to God’s Giftings

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A church must have a clear process of its members receiving training and continuing ministry. If people can serve according to God’s giftings, the church will be blessed.

The Need

  • A church’s health depends upon its members’ willingness for the ministry’s work.
  • Many churches struggle with people serving due to common issues:
    • Wrong Fit – Some willing people are serving in the wrong places.
    • Unclear Expectations – Some people never hit the mark because it is never established.
    • Weak Training – Some people never succeed because no one has prepared them.
    • Misaligned Vision – Without a coordinated plan, multiple agendas will emerge.
    • Incomplete Screening – Do not place people you have not vetted thoroughly.
    • Clear Organization – Be precise in communicating the “chain of command.”
  • If you don’t equip people for ministry, the church will be limited.

The Word: Ephesians 2:8-10

  • Our relationship with God is a gift of His grace.
  • We are not saved by good works, but we are saved for good works.
  • The fact that our salvation is a gift removes our opportunity to boast.
  • Our design by God prepares and positions us for meaningful ministry.
  • God has prepared the path for the opportunities given to us.

The Task

  • Leadership Levels
    • Director – Leading Ministry – provides vision and oversight of a specific ministry
    • Mentor – Leading Leaders – provides instruction and encouragement for leaders
    • Leader – Leading Others – serving others for the sake of discipleship
    • Member – Leading Self – personal responsibility for own growth
  • Leadership Onboarding
    • Evaluation – Evaluate where the candidate meets the requirements for the opportunity (application, background checks, checklists, discussion).
    • Observation – Shadow an existing leader, study intentional resources (read, watch, discuss), and perform ministry role with observation.
    • Installation – Ensure new leader has all expectations clearly communicated and all resources easily accessible.
    • Formation – Ensure that leaders are consistently encouraged and equipped (weekly mentorship, quarterly resources, and annual vision meetings).