Workmanship: Service According to God’s Giftings

The Need

• A church’s health depends upon its members’ willingness for the ministry’s work.
• Many churches struggle with people serving due to common issues:
  
  • Wrong Fit – Some willing people are serving in the wrong places.
  • Unclear Expectations – Some people never hit the mark because it is never established.
  • Weak Training – Some people never succeed because no one has prepared them.
  • Misaligned Vision – Without a coordinated plan, multiple agendas will emerge.
  • Incomplete Screening – Do not place people you have not vetted thoroughly.
  • Clear Organization – Be precise in communicating the “chain of command.”
• If you don’t equip people for ministry, the church will be limited.

The Word: Ephesians 2:8-10

• Our relationship with God is a gift of His grace.
• We are not saved by good works, but we are saved for good works.
• The fact that our salvation is a gift removes our opportunity to boast.
• Our design by God prepares and positions us for meaningful ministry.
• God has prepared the path for the opportunities given to us.

The Task

• Leadership Levels
  
  • Director – Leading Ministry – provides vision and oversight of a specific ministry
  • Mentor – Leading Leaders – provides instruction and encouragement for leaders
  • Leader – Leading Others – serving others for the sake of discipleship
  • Member – Leading Self – personal responsibility for own growth
• Leadership Onboarding
  
  • Evaluation – Evaluate where the candidate meets the requirements for the opportunity (application, background checks, checklists, discussion).
  • Observation – Shadow an existing leader, study intentional resources (read, watch, discuss), and perform ministry role with observation.
  • Installation – Ensure new leader has all expectations clearly communicated and all resources easily accessible.
  • Formation – Ensure that leaders are consistently encouraged and equipped (weekly mentorship, quarterly resources, and annual vision meetings).

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