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THE MINISTER: “WHO AM I?”
The answer to the question, “Who Am I?” gives a person’s _____.
Purpose
Identity
Minitry
Believers are _____ in the ______________.
created; image of God
chosen; church for minitry
baptized in the church
_____ is a scripture that supports belief that believers are created in the image of God.
Genesis 1:29
Genesis 1:28
Genesis 1:27
God has given individuals the capacity to express the same _____ He feels.
calling
emotions
beliefs
The interaction of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of individuals determine the kind of _____ they become.
Chrtistians
ministers
leders
_____ is a scripture that indicates to the believer the experience of justification.
Romans 9:5
1 Timothy 4:13
Romans 5:9
______________ is a Scripture that identifies the expression of redemption to the believer.
Genesis 1:27
1 Peter 1:18, 19
Romans 5:9
_____ behavior is the will of God.
Christlike
Mature
Holy
A disciple possesses a genuine concern for the _____.
sinners
lost
other Christians
A disciple searches the _____ to be an effective witness.
internet
Bible
Scripture
A shepherd/leader is stable in _______________.
faith; love; and endurance
faith; love; and endurancefaith; love; and hope
faith; love; and effectiveness
A called person functions compellingly out of _____.
need
necessity
desire
A called person functions _____ in light of a sacred responsibility.
willingly
reuctantly
well
A minister is an agent of __________.
spiritual change
God
change
THE MINISTER: “WHAT IS A MINISTER’S ROLE?”
Ministers must develop _______________.
spiritual response patterns
spiritual response plan
spiritual care plan
Ministers need to recognize that there is a constant state of spiritual conflict for control of the _____.
Church
heart
mind
Ministers must focus their faith on _____.
his/her calling
Christ
God
In order to be spiritual, a minister must understand the contrast between the _____ mind and the _____ mind.
heart's; soul's
spiritual; sinful
christian; sinful
The sinful mind is _____ to God (Romans 8:7).
hostile
dangerous
challenging
The spiritual mind is _____ (Romans 12:2).
transformed
renewed
controlled
As a shepherd/leader, a minister must have a __________.
reachable plan
workable plan
logical plan
As a shepherd/leader, a minister has a sense of _____ (Ephesians 6:10).
purpose
maturity
holiness
As a shepherd/leader, a minister must have a commitment to _____.
sinners
prayer
the local church
As a shepherd/leader, a minister must assume a stance of _____.
maturity
loyalty
leadership
Jesus _____ people.
educated
tolerated
loved
As a shepherd/leader, a minister accents ministry _____.
needs
priorities
goals
A ministry priority should build on the centrality of _____.
worship
church needs
the Word
Preaching exists to _____ people.
influence
teach
reach
A sermon must be felt in the __________ of the minister.
heart and spirit
mind and soul
discernment
THE MINISTER: “HOW DO I ADMINISTER THE SACRAMENTS?”
The most centralizing aspects of the worship service are the _____ of the church.
sacraments
worship
preaching
The sacraments of the church are _____________.
Father; Son; Holy Spirit
worship; preaching; teaching
Communion; baptism; footwashing
Sacrament implies __________.
mystery and celebration
holiness
wisdom
_____ represents Christ dwelling in the believer and the believer dwelling in Christ.
Fasting
Prayer
Communion
_____ is connected with faith, repentance, and confession of faith.
Baptism
Testimony
Witnessing
The Lord’s Supper is another name for _____.
sharing
empowerment
Communion
Communion focuses the believer on the _____ of Christ.
holiness
person
legacy
The Lord’s Supper __________ among the people of God.
fosters fellowship
brings communion
provokes emotion
Communion recognizes that an individual is _____.
lost
forgiven
chosen
Christ is present in Communion _____.
metaphorically
emotionally
spiritually
Communion is an _____ of grace, but is not grace.
expression
example
act
Communion is available for only _____.
Christians
believers
sinners
Baptism is an _____ with Christ.
identification
open agreement
opportunity to be
Baptism does not _____ a person.
save
ordain
bless
_____ is the mode of baptism.
Water
A river
Immersion
Baptism follows _____.
change
conversion
repentance
The formula for baptism is focused in Matthew _____.
19:28
28:19
4:13
The washing of feet was an ancient custom of _____.
need
hygene
hospitality
_____ is a biblical passage about footwashing.
John 13:1-17
John 1:13-17
John 3:17-31
The Lord’s Supper focuses on the _____ of Christ.
love
sacrafice
crucifixion
THE MINISTER: “HOW DO I CONDUCT FAMILY MINISTRY?”
The practice of dedicating children comes from the dedication of __________.
Saul and David
Samuel and Jesus
David and Jesus
Dedicating children to God is an act of __________.
the parents
kindness
praise and thanksgiving
When parents dedicate a child to God, they _____ themselves to rear the child before God.
promise
pledge
commit
Dedicating a child is a time to claim the _____ of God.
love
pledge
promise
In a child dedication service, the minister explains the _____ of infant dedication.
purpose
process
program
In premarital counseling, the pastor talks to a couple about their _____.
spirituality
relationship
wedding
In premarital counseling, the pastor goes over the order of _____ with the couple.
wedding
service
the home
In a marriage service, the pastor should explain the meaning of marriage as a __________ before God.
covenant relationship
promise
contract
THE MINISTER: “HOW DO I BRING COMFORT?”
The pastor’s role is that of a _____.
leader
shepherd
spiritual parent
As ministers shepherd their congregation, they provide them with _________.
love and support
correction and wisdom
nurture and care
The best minister description of a pastor might be found in _____.
Amos 3:12
Psalm 23
Luke 15:4
As a shepherd, a minister provides _____ for the congregation.
guidance
wisdom
correction
Ministers prepare the congregation _____ to face challenges.
physically
mentally
spiritually
Ministry includes _____ contact.
personal
pastoral
constant
When a minister meets a family after a loved one passes away, the minister provides __________ for the funeral service.
comfort and preparation
joy and insight
service and counseling
In ministering to a grieving family, a minister should focus on the __________ of God.
salvation
faithfulness and grace
presence
Providing what the family _____ and _____ at a funeral service is important
requires and request
needs and wants
wants and desires
Three goals of a sermon at a funeral are to _____ Jesus, _____ the family, and _____ the means of eternal life.
teach; console; explain
exalt; comfort; clarify
share; love, preach
THE MINISTER: “HOW DO I SERVE AS AN ADMINISTRATOR?”
_____ is part of the ministry of the church.
Ministry
Administration
Strategy
By the nature of the calling, the minister is responsible for administering both the _____ and _____ of ministry.
purpose; meaning
vision; mission
philosophy; plan
The plan of ministry deals with the _____ of ministry.
purpose
mission
strategy
_____ means “to organize, to plot, to guide and to direct.”
Outline
Administration
Originate
The minister __________ the church as it moves into the future.
guides and directs
teaches and equips
loves and nurtures
A vision for ministry creates an _____, a _____, and _____ for ministry.
original plan; need; purpose
objective; purpose; benefits
idea, plan, purpose
The purpose of vision is to provide a church with a ministry _____ and a means to measure ministry _____.
focus; effectiveness
plan; effectiveness
mission; vision
The Old Testament passage, _____, explains the necessity of a vision for a church.
Proverbs 18:29
Proverbs 19:18
Proverbs 29:18
Ministers are _____, which means they see where the church needs to be going and they outline steps to help the church reach the destination.
pastors
visionaries
leaders
A vision for ministry starts from the scriptural understanding—an unfolding __________.
of the prophetic
of things to come
future possibility
Give five principles that should be used in writing a mission statement for ministry: ___________________ _____.
evangelism
endurance
edification
equipping
Establishing
encouraging
excellence
empowerment
Making a ministry vision a reality includes three administrative functions: (1) __________, (2) ______________, (3) _______________________________.
selecting personnel; identifying ministry plans; establishing a budget for the ministry plan
selecting teachers; hiring administration; voting in pastors
hiring staff; scheduling meetings; save money
The church is an _____ that builds the body of Christ.
building
organization
institution
Paul gives an illustrative description of the church as a body of many parts in _____.
1 Corinthians 13:12-31
1 Corinthians 13:13-31
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Organization is coming to a balance of __________.
preaching and teaching
spirit and form
love and care
The objective behind organization is that it gives the church _____ for the vision to be carried out.
structure
a plan
a mission
It is important for a church to know its own _____ style.
unique
distinctive
personal
In order to successfully build the body of Christ, the church must be ______________________________.
blessed, wise, and educated
dynamic, powerful, and anointed
need-oriented, job-described; and distinctive in style.
Churches need to be aware of the _____ of the people who live in its surrounding community.
pulse
needs
desires
_____ is a spiritual discipline.
Fasting
Praying
Giving
Basic teachings concerning tithes and offerings are found in _____.
Malachi 3:7-10
Isiah 2:7
Luke 6:38
Helping people see the Kingdom __________ are key factors for motivating people to involve themselves in ministry.
needs
purpose and benefits
ministries
which is not a four core ministry positions in a church are _________________________.
eldership
pastors
teachers
musicians
auxiliary workers
The _____ should be composed of individuals who are gifted in administration and in different types of ministry.
musicians
teachers
eldership
Christ’s teachings or actions illustrate how a minister can be a __________.
great pastor
people person
good leader
Christ recognized people at their point of _____.
need
desperation
crisis
Christ related to people in spite of _____.
tradition
rules
the law
Caring provides people a sense of belonging to something __________.
bigger than oneself
significant and purposeful
important and loved
Caring keeps people as the _____ of ministry.
backbone
foundation
priority
Caring churches are _____ to all people.
available
open
honest
_____ should be the central thrust of the local church.
Evangelism
Ministry
Service
The sending church is _________.
community-driven
needed
lay-empowered
A _____ church does not become a _____ church.
community-driven; complacent
moving; comfortable
sending; satisfied
Special services, like _________, should be evangelistic services.
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Easter and Christmas
Easter and Thanksgiving
__________ to share their faith emphasizes evangelism.
Training people
Teaching people
Telling people
One of the most effective means of evangelism is _____.
intentional
traditional
relational
_______________ is expected of an evangelist.
Tithing
Preaching the Word
Missions
An evangelist should _____ on what God is doing in the local church.
focus
pray
preach
An evangelist should help the church _________.
move forward
see the vision
understand the mission
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