1. In this world you will have trials and troubles but be of good cheer, take heart, for I have overcome the world!
Bad News!

2. God’s Holy Spirit Power to live the Christian life
Power to carry out Christian ministry

4. Power to carry out Christian Ministry!

5. I am not the only minister here!
Ephesians 4:11-12
“So Christ Himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip His people for works of service (or works of ministry), so that the Body of Christ may be built up.”

6. Ministry What is ministry? Diakonos
Using all that God has given me to serve Him and the needs of others.

7. Ministry What areas do we minister in? Matthew 25:35-36
People’s physical needs.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
People’s emotional needs.
2 Corinthians 5:18
People’s spiritual needs

8. Ministry What is the purpose of ministry?
God wants to use me and He wants to use you to help the church to grow.
Ministry is being God’s hands and feet where you are. In the workplace, school, in our community and in the church, all for God’s glory.

9. 10 reasons to make ministry a priority
You have been created for ministry
You have been saved for ministry
You have been called into ministry
You have been gifted for ministry
You have been authorised for ministry

10. 10 reasons to make ministry a priority
You are commanded to minister
You need to be equipped for ministry
The Body of Christ, Northside needs your ministry
You are accountable to God for your ministry
You will be rewarded for your ministry

11. The benefits of serving
You get to glorify God and show Him how much you love Him.
You become an active part of the GREAT Commission.
It will help you understand the Bible better and deeper.
You experience God’s power when you serve outside your comfort zone.
You will be on the front line of seeing the miracle of salvation and grace every week.

12. The benefits of serving
You model for your family and friends a servant’s heart.
You get to know people and you make lifelong friends
It makes coming to church more meaningful.
You begin to live your life on mission the other 6 days of the week.
It is fun!