(from Cathedral Chimes-Grace Cathedral, Topeka)
Some people have a JOB in the church. Others involve themselves in MINISTRY. What’s the difference? Below is an acid test to help you determine which category your church work belongs in:
¨ If you do it because no one else will, it’s a JOB; if you are doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a MINISTRY.
¨ If you do just enough to get by, it’s a JOB; if you participate fully and to the best of your ability, it’s a MINISTRY.
¨ If you quit because someone criticized you, it’s a JOB; if you continue to serve (listening and weighing criticism), it’s a MINISTRY.
¨ If you do it because it doesn’t interfere with other activities, it’s a JOB; if you are committed to staying with it even when it means letting go of other things, it’s a MINISTRY.
¨ If you quit or got mad or upset because no one praised you or thanked you, it’s a JOB; if you stay with it even though no one seems to notice your efforts, it’s a MINISTRY.
¨ If you do it because someone says it needs to be done, it’s a JOB; if you do it because you think it needs to be done, it’s a MINISTRY.
¨ If your concern is success, it’s a JOB; if your concern is faithfulness, it’s a MINISTRY.
Average churches are filled with many just doing a JOB; great churches are filled with many who are involved in MINISTRY.
People will say, “Well done,” when you do your JOB; the Lord will say, “Well done,” when you do your MINISTRY.
If you have a church JOB, we suggest you resign immediately and find yourself a church MINISTRY!
[Thank you to Marsha for sharing this article.]Pastor Mark