DUTIES OF CHURCH WORKERS
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TEXT:
Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 20:25-27, Act 6:3-4
According
to Jesus’ Christ parable of the talents in (Matt 25:14-30) It shows how Christ
gave different kind of gifts. 1st he gave five, second he gave three and third
he gave only one according to their ability. So, likewise he gave different
responsibility to all workers in the church for the profit and promotion of the
work of God.
Can
you believe that one given is not better than others, provided we use it
judiciously for the purpose it was meant for it’s only the man with one talent
that Jesus rebuked why? Because he was unfaithful to his responsibility.
Therefore:
- The Lord rebuked him (v.26)
His
talents was taken (v.28)
His
destiny was horrible (v.30)
Note:
Church should be seen as no man property either clergy or laity even if you are
the chief pioneer. But everybody has been obligated to carry out his roles
properly according to the Biblical pattern.
DUTIES OF CHURCH WORKERS.
Duties:
is the function that has been obligated to someone or group of people to carry
out i.e. duty according to the talent given.
Qualities
of church workers that God need
1.
God is looking for a faithful church worker (Ezek 22:30).
2.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who loves nothing more than God.
3.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who fears nothing but God.
4.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who hates nothing but sin
5.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who is totally committed to God,
regardless of what other think or say.
6.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who desires to know Him regardless
of the cost.
7.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who is prepared to break tradition
for the sake of obedience
8.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who will not measure his success by
the word’s standards
9.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who desire to grow and mature
through intimacy with Christ.
10.
God is looking for a faithful church worker who will be a force, a driven force
for the church and the society at large.
Are
you qualifying for this vacancy?
WRONG ATTITUDES OF CHURCH WORKERS TOWARDS THE CHURCH AND THEIR LIVES Matt 10:37.
1.
Arrogant in ignorant of the purpose of your church and life
2.
Been a mobile/unstable church worker
3.
Always criticize destructively.
4.
Opposing pragmatic and progressive ideas
5.
Love tradition above revelation/antagonist to positive change
6.
Been stingy and tight – fisted toward ministers/project
7.
Irregular and addicted to late coming service
8.
Agent of disunity and disharmony in the church
9.
No free services but charge even at inflates the prices.
10.
Steal church money because they are not born again Acts 5:1-11
11.
Live contrary to the teaching of the bible
12.
Spiritual and emotional immaturity Prov. 4:18-19
13.
Carry rumor and spread bad news about the church
14.
Instigate others church workers against pastor
15.
Have no time to pray/intercede for the church
16.
Fornication and drunkenness Prov. 5:15-22
17.
Loving of position but hate responsibility
DUTIES OF CHURCH WORKERS IN THE CHURCH
Duties
of church workers are vary from one department to another base on the
principles laid down and the activities been carry out by each department but
there are duties that are common to all the workers in the church. There are
the common duties of church workers
1.
To be of help to ministers I Tim.5:17-18. No two leaders in the church. Other
workers should not compete with pastors but compliment them in all ways, both
spiritual and material.
2.
Clergy must be ready to render their unconditional services because of Chief
shepherded – Jesus,. (I Peter 5:1-4)
3.
To contribute positively and pray for the growth of the work I Cor. 7:20
4.
To build up unity and maturity ps. 133:1-3
5.
To strength the truth of the Bible that Pastor preaches
6.
To stand by the pastor at time of challenges
7.
To serve of a source of courage for outreach and evangelism
8.
To protect/Prevent/uphold the image of church with humility
Rom.
12: 1-2
9.
To live by example so that new convert can see them as a role model
10.
Serve in the best area of your calling as unto God Col. 3:23
11.
Elders serve by leading: Deaconesses lead by serving, among their roles,
handling church finances, look after building and assist the pastor in a number
of ways to enhance their spiritual oversight Acts. 6:3-4
CONCLUSION
All
hand must be on desk from clergy to laity. Elders, Deaconesses, Choir,
interpreters, Sunday School Teachers, ushers, Sanitation, society and
Departmental leaders etc. must rise to their duties and properly function to
complement and never to compete with one another because we are all working for
the same body. (God’s vine yard)
According
to Daniel Webster “If we work upon marble it will perish; if on brass, time
will efface it: if we rear temples they will crumble into dust: if we work upon
immortal minds and imbue them with principles, with just fear of God and love
of fellow men, we engrave on those tablets something that will brighten to all
eternity then church of Jesus will be a role model to entire world.
Happy
workers seminar
Author;
Pastor C.A Olanrewaju