1. The urgency of the hour! Ukuphuthuma kwehora! KwaSizabantu Ministers’ Conference Ingqungquthela yabeFundisi 2-4 March 2009

2. 1 Peter 4:7-11 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore … be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

3. The end of all things is near! Therefore follow God’s plan of action! In this way praising God in all things through Jesus Christ

4. The end of all things is near  1 Peter 4:7a – then, and now

5. 1 Peter 4:7 in the context of the letter 5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 7 The end of all things is near.

6. The end of all things is near  If you knew “the end” is here in 6 months ??!!  A leaf, or a hawk?  A leaf falling from a tree?  A hawk sitting on a tree top?  A hawk diving down on its prey!!!  Plan of action: Goal, Objective, Strategies, Actions  1 Peter 4:7-11: God’s plan of action  For you personally: own spirituality & ministry  For the congregation / project entrusted to you

7. God’s plan of action Goal Objective Strategy 1 Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Strategy 2 Strategy 3

8. 1 Peter 4:7-11 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

9. God's plan of action Goal

10. Goal: 1 Peter 4:11c 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

11. Objective Praise God in all things Goal Objective

12. Objective: 1 Peter 4:7b 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

13. The result of clear mindedness and self-control 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

14. I need strategies!!! Goal Objective Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Clear minded and self-controlled

15. 1 st Strategy Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy

16. 1 st Strategy: 1 Peter 4:8a 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

17. Reason for 1 st Strategy 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

18. 2 nd Strategy Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy

19. 2 nd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:9 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

20. Condition to your hospitality 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

21. 3 rd Strategy Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy

22. 3 rd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:10 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

23. How gifts should be used 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

24. Actions needed for each strategy!! Clear minded and self-controlled Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1Action 2 Action 3 Goal Praise God in all things

25. Action 1 towards 3 rd Strategy Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1

26. Action 1 to use gifts 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

27. Action 2 towards 3 rd Strategy Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1 Speak / Minister the Word Action 2

28. Action 2 to use gifts 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

29. The 2 actions towards 3 rd Strategy Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1 Action 2 Serve Speak / Minister the Word

30. Action towards 1 st Strategy? Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1 ?? Action 2 ??

31. Action towards 2 nd Strategy? Praise God in all things Clear minded and self-controlled Goal Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1 ?? Action 2 ??

32. Urgency: 1 Peter 4:7a 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

33. Security in God’s grace: 1 Peter 1:5 Through faith you are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time

34. God’s plan of action Clear minded and self-controlled Objective 1 st Strategy Love each other 2 nd Strategy Offer hospitality 3 rd Strategy Use gift to serve Action 1Action 2 Action 3 In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen! Goal

35. The end of all things is near! Therefore follow God’s plan of action! In this way praising God in all things through Jesus Christ