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Ministry and Evangelism are often confused with each other. Quickly go write and give your own definitions of Ministry & Evangelism:
Now read the definitions of Minister/Evangelism.
Minister (verb) to attend to people's needs; the rendering of any service to another. In a spiritual sense, the ability to build up, equip and guide
Christians in spiritual growth.
Evangelism (noun) the preaching or spreading of the gospel; one who brings the Gospel to others.
Pretty different, aren't they?
Can you think of specific people from the bible who had the gift of Ministry or
Evangelism? How did they use the gift? What needs did they meet?
Ministry - you might mention Jesus, Andrew and Barnabas
Evangelism - you might think of Jesus, John the Baptist and Paul
Look around your group of friends. Is there someone here who has the gift of ministry? Let them know that you see this gift in them and that you appreciate it's value.
Have there been specific instances when a person with the gift of Ministry or Evangelism has made a difference to you? How? Was it ministry, or evangelism?
For many people, the gift of Ministry has more to do with running a church or preaching sermons that the caring of an individual's needs. Is there anything we can do to change that view?
For some people, Evangelism has a bad connotation. Why is that? Is there anything we can do to change that view of evangelism?
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