11/05/2021
*MINISTERIAL ETHICS*
*PASTORS*
*PROPHETS,*
*PROPHETESS,*
*BISHOPS,*
*APOSTLES,*
*EVANGELISTS,*
*ELDERS*
*DEACONS*
*And the likes;*
*TOPIC* : *31 THINGS TO KNOW AND LEARN IN MINISTRY*
1. Ministry is patience. Don't quit!!!
2. Ministry will test you, no matter where you start from and what you start with.
3. Ministry blossoms with Diligence, Sincerity and Faithfulness.
4. Some friends will
be needed at different stages but you must be ready to let go when it is time.
5. No one can succeed alone in the ministry, you need mentors & partnership. Choose a Mentor whose like and ministry aligns with your calling. You need a mentor to guide and guard you.
6. Give the best at all times you are given opportunity. A well utilized opportunity can boost your ministry forever.
7. You may need to adopt some examples or emulate others. Use only good methods after approval by the Holy Spirit to improve your ministry. Dont merely copy others without Careful meditation and Holy Spirit's approval
8. Some pastors will never respect your calling. Don't impress those who do not value you.
9. Some pastor friends will never accept your personality. In fact they may be jealous of you. Be careful of your association. Associate with like- minds
*10. Some Pastor friends will always focus on your weakness and forget what God is achieving through you.*
11. You need discipline to stay alive with the word of God as a pastor.
12. There is a wisdom you will never get until the need arises in your ministry.
13. You must respect those who have gone ahead of you no matter their age.
*14. Value your family and spend time with your wife and children. Invest into your family and children's education*
15. Eat well and Rest well.
16. Avoid competing with anyone. Every man will receive his reward differently. Run your own race.
17. Never prioritize anything above the value of a soul in your ministry.
18. Run away from Adultery, alcohol (drinking and women)
19. Put structures in place but be open hearted to the leadings of the Holy Spirit of God.
20. Love is the greatest asset in ministry. Love everyone. Don't keep an enemy. Extend love to those who leave your ministry. Labour on them for eternity's sake. Don't disown them. Let your door be always open to all and show them love and concern.
*21.* *Every year you may lose important people in your ministry to the exodus.* *But you will never loose your pillars, but the scaffolds..*
*Scaffolds are used temporarily to cover the building for a while and afterwards you discard them. Don't feel bad when people leave your church/ministry.*
22. Every year you will get some good fishes into the sheepfold.
23. Grow fast if you want to make impact in the ministry. Equipping yourself with the WORD OF GOD AND THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD AND IS TO YOUR OWN CREDIT.
*24. Holiness must be more than a desire but your lifestyle!!!*
25. Guard your heart against sin and offenses. Surely offenses will come, but don't take offense.
26. Don’t cherish preaching as guest minister more than staying home to feed the flock you claim you love!
27. Pay your TITHES ALWAYS!!! Redeem your vows and pledges ALWAYS!!
28. Caring for your members is very important, pray for them, text them, esteem them & visit them to ask about their welfare.
29. Humility will elevate you when others think you don’t qualify. STAY HUMBLE, STAY HUMBLE, STAY HUMBLE!!!.
30. Fasting and prayer are non negotiable elements for a growing Church, Ministry and for the Minister!!!!
*31. Dont be too desperate for money. Remain true to God and He will support you with "Burden Bearers". Remember the love of money is the root of all evil. Many have lost God's message because of their insatiable cravings for money. God's work done in God's way will never lack God's provisions.*
*Let’s keep learning and keep on growing in the grace and power of our LORD JESUS CHRIST
