Personal Philosophy of Ministry
Personal Philosophy of Ministry
Logan Edens
Mid America Christian University
2/10/14
Program Orientation
PMIN 3013
Julie Nance
Introduction – The Calling
A Christian’s highest purpose and responsibility begins at the new birth from the conception of the Holy Spirit. In the life of Jesus, we see after the water baptismal event, is when His course took a turn toward His life mission and calling. After this reception of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ full time ministry kicked off and a plethora of miracles followed. As Christians, we will have a new source of power and relationship with the Holy Spirit just like Jesus did. It explains in Acts 10:38, “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him” (New King James Version). Jesus promised the indwelling presence and person, the “Comforter,” our helper and guide to live the Christian life and fulfill our calling (John 14:16). We ask the most important question beginning the Christian life, how can I know if I received a call to full-time ministry? I remember asking this question even before becoming a Christian as I was starting out in the faith seeking. The type and call to ministry may be revealed to each one very differently. I knew I was called to ministry to serve in various capacities, and I believe ultimately later in life it will be pulpit preaching. It will be doing the small things first that make the big difference (Groeschel, 2014). Having started Bible college before about six years ago and putting it on hold, I truly felt like I was “kicking against the goads,” and had to restart the degree (Acts 9:5). My ministry now is completing the Christian Ministry degree program.
Personal – Philosophy of Ministry
Answering the noble call to ministry is both a great privilege and blessing. We learn from Scripture that all Christians have the role of discipleship. After
Logan Edens
Mid America Christian University
2/10/14
Program Orientation
PMIN 3013
Julie Nance
Introduction – The Calling
A Christian’s highest purpose and responsibility begins at the new birth from the conception of the Holy Spirit. In the life of Jesus, we see after the water baptismal event, is when His course took a turn toward His life mission and calling. After this reception of the Holy Spirit, Jesus’ full time ministry kicked off and a plethora of miracles followed. As Christians, we will have a new source of power and relationship with the Holy Spirit just like Jesus did. It explains in Acts 10:38, “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him” (New King James Version). Jesus promised the indwelling presence and person, the “Comforter,” our helper and guide to live the Christian life and fulfill our calling (John 14:16). We ask the most important question beginning the Christian life, how can I know if I received a call to full-time ministry? I remember asking this question even before becoming a Christian as I was starting out in the faith seeking. The type and call to ministry may be revealed to each one very differently. I knew I was called to ministry to serve in various capacities, and I believe ultimately later in life it will be pulpit preaching. It will be doing the small things first that make the big difference (Groeschel, 2014). Having started Bible college before about six years ago and putting it on hold, I truly felt like I was “kicking against the goads,” and had to restart the degree (Acts 9:5). My ministry now is completing the Christian Ministry degree program.
Personal – Philosophy of Ministry
Answering the noble call to ministry is both a great privilege and blessing. We learn from Scripture that all Christians have the role of discipleship. After
References: Groeschel, C. (2014). Small Things, Big Differences Podcast retrieved from http://resources.lifechurch.tv/products/small-things-big-difference/ Parks, Rose. (2014). Quotable Quote Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/46053.Rosa_Parks