In the second of this series concerning the vision, to glorify God, make disciples, and meet human need, I ask you to consider how your ministry teams and groups fulfill the vision. What do your teams/groups consider to be their part in making this God-given vision a reality? As a suggestion, take these questions to your next meeting and answer them together. Another possibility is that you send them out ahead of time and ask people to come prepared to discuss them. Groups might include older adult ministry groups, choirs, the session, the diaconate, men’s ministry groups, small groups, Presbyterian Women, prayer groups, your youth group, and your Church School classes. How are the groups in your church reflecting the vision?
In Ministry Teams and Groups:
1) How does the ministry team/group in which you participate worship God?
Does the team take time to do a Word, Share, Prayer? Do you do more than a
quick opening prayer and a short devotion? Are you deepening your
love of God together in a worshipful way?
2) How is your ministry team/group preparing disciples? Do you plan activities and
experiences in the arena in which you lead to help people in your church
and/or community know God? Has the discipleship of your own team or group
deepened? Do you feel you know members of your team in a deeper
way in terms of faith and not just in terms of the work your team/group tries
to accomplish? Are you helping others be included in your discipleship?
3) How is your ministry team/group meeting human need? In what part of the life of
your ministry team or group are you reaching out to others and making a
difference in the world for Christ?
In order to help create vital teams and groups, our call is to be intentional. The vision helps a church or organization have a common thread through all its ministry. May God guide you as you explore these expressions of faith for your church’s teams and groups.
In Christ,
Anne Clifton Hébert
Anne Clifton Hébert
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