Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

7 Lessons I have Learned
from My Ministry over 4 Decades
For over 4 decades, I have picked up a number of tips that put my ministry
on a firm foundation. I would like to share 7 that I believe to be most
needed:
1. Team work = God’s work
When we become so full of self that we pick up our ball and go home
whenever things do not go our way, we rob Christ and His church the glory
due. Sure, it is easier to do our own thing, but God has called us to be fitly
framed together (Ephesians 2:21).
2. Anytime is too soon to give up
The key to success in the ministry, eldership, Christian service etc is the
ability to bear and forebear. There were many occasions in the past 4 decades,
especially in the early years that I came close to giving up the ministry. But
when I took my attention off ‘self’ and focus on God’s work in prayer, I find
the strength to go on (Galatians 6:2-5).
3. Be true to God's word
While devoting my life to the ministry, I wanted to secure my salvation as
well. In order to fulfil my ministry, I felt I must know the word, understand
its message, what God wants of each of us, without adding my opinions or
thinking (Romans 3:4).
4. Treat all with respect and none too much
Everyone is important. By the same token, no one is more important than
another. Through the years, I have strived to be true to God and make
decisions based on conscience, and not because I was beholden to any
man.
5. Pray
Nothing can be achieved without God's blessing. If there is any 'gift' in the
ministry that I want to excel more than in any other, it has to be the ability
of prayer.
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