Prayer Point for the Week – Let us pray that we would be true to our vision and mission.
Questions for Reflection
According to our text, what is the primary goal of the ministry of the church? What is the secondary goal? Is it possible to achieve the first goal and neglect the second? If so, what are the consequences?
What are the advantages to targeting specific group of people (culturally, socially, ethnically, etc.) in church ministry? What are the disadvantages? According to Ephesians 2:18-22, what should mark the average church? What does that say about faith in Christ?
The power and demonstration of the Holy Spirit is a critical part of our belief and practice. How does the ministry of the Holy Spirit play out in your life? Your witness?
Effective church evangelism relies on church outreach and personal witness. Which is more critical and why? How does the phrase “make disciples” in Matthew 28 shape our witness?
The Assemblies of God was formed to support missionaries. Why is foreign missions so critical to the ministry of the church? How do you personally support the evangelization of the world through missions?
