(by Chuck Swindoll)
*The foundation of ministry is CHARACTER, not a professional skill.
*The nature of ministry is SERVICE, not being served.
*The motive for ministry is LOVE, not money or power.
*The measure of ministry is SACRIFICE, not success.
*The authority of ministry is SUBMISSION, not pulling rank.
*The purpose of ministry is TO GLORIFY GOD, not to glory ourselves.
*The tools of ministry are PRAYER AND SCRIPTURES, not marketing handbooks.
*The privilege of ministry is GROWTH, which may be in depth rather than in numbers.
*The power of ministry is THE HOLY SPIRIT, not programs.
*The model for ministry is JESUS CHRIST, not a corporation or a man.
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