We must constantly examine the direction of our affection.

1 Peter 2:4-5 and 9-12

We are all called to ministry.

We are called to minister first to God and then to people.

Acts 13:2

Minister: Serve or perform a work for. Often translated as worship.

1 Peter 2:5

Minister to God:
Through Holiness
By being spiritual sacrifices.

1 Peter 2:9-12

Minister to others:
By proclaiming
By abstaining

Mark 6:30-32

Matthew 11:11

Key to Effective Ministry:
Point people to Jesus

Mark 6:33-38

Key to Effective Ministry:
Point people to Jesus
Rest: Don’t starve. Make his word a priority.

Key to Effective Ministry:
Point people to Jesus
Rest: Don’t starve. Make his word a priority.
Have Faith: Give God everything.

Key to Effective Ministry:
Point people to Jesus
Rest: Don’t starve. Make his word a priority.
Have Faith: Give God everything.
Be faithful: Minister to the individual.

Key to Effective Ministry:
Point people to Jesus
Rest: Don’t starve. Make his word a priority.
Have Faith: Give God everything.
Be faithful: Minister to the individual.
Repeat: Ministry has no cruise control.

The Filter:
God – Family – Work – Ministry

The simple filter:
Put God First
Point people to Jesus
Rest: Don’t starve. Make his word a priority.
Have Faith: Give God everything.

Put People Second
Be faithful: Minister to the individual.
Start with your family.

Allow God to handle the rest.