In my early years as a mother, I wrote a letter to my church asking them to consider formalizing the ministry of women, the administrative pastor summoned me to a meeting and quickly offered me the position, I was speechless. At the time, my four children were between the age of 1 and 5. Was this man crazy? He explained that it was obvious that I cared deeply about the women in the church and that he trusted me to establish a program of activities as I wanted. He knew a secret that is often overlooked in our frantic culture: we took the time to do whatever he wanted. we love more.
So, with the enthusiastic support of my husband, I took advantage of children’s nights and napping hours to build the ministry of women, during those years I did not get involved in the Association of Parents and Teachers of the Children’s School, nor did I engage in any of them. Book Club; I rarely exercised and didn’t watch much television, although all these activities have their value, I set them aside to make room for the department because I could feel like I was bringing something, and I could also see the power of the gospel. working among God’s people, changing lives through His Spirit and His Word.
- My case is not unique.
- The women of our churches must share different commitments.
- Whether you lead a Bible study group.
- Participate in a Bible study that requires preparation.
- Or plan a conference.
- You will have the challenge of integrating these ministerial activities into your busy lives.
Here are five considerations that helped me decide whether to invest my time, when and where.
Our main service is our primary relationships. Any ministerial commitment we make cannot jeopardize our relationships with our husbands, children or parents. This does not mean that the service will not take time away from these relationships (such as the gym or a date with friends); it simply means that we must be aware of the effects of this decision.
If you are married, talk to your husband about your desire to participate in a ministry. Make sure you are aligned with finding a place where you can serve and how long you will spend there. Pray for the best way to encourage, in each case. another, spiritual growth and commitment to the church. Speaking from experience, the time I spent in the ministry made me a better mother, daughter, and wife. Time spent away from home in ministry helped me value and invest in ministry in Those who spend their days in professional settings and cannot wait for a weekly Bible study or to become disciples of the church, for example, to They often speak not only about their own spiritual growth, but also about a growing desire and ability to serve their children. parents, friends and coworkers.
Although most of us complain about always being busy, seeing how we spend our time will always reveal a few minutes to lose that we can aim for a better goal. Do an analysis of your schedule to determine where your free time windows are. for a ministry opportunity that matches these windows. Calculate how much time you can spend before committing, and once you’ve engaged to a department, control the real time you’re investing in it. re-evaluate if your participation in the ministry still meets your new requirements in a timely manner. A commitment that always causes you to lose your child’s activities probably no longer fits this new stage. . Seek and pray for ministries that offer the best opportunities to serve your church, as part of the essential responsibilities God has delegated to you at this stage of your life.
Sometimes we take a position in the ministry without considering our gifts or preferences because it is an immediate need that God allows us to satisfy. That’s a valid reason, but it usually doesn’t last long. Our level of participation and service perspective will generally be to stay healthy when we partner with a department with which we feel a certain personal connection.
What do you like? Missions Social Justice?The Bible study? Look for a way to serve in a ministry that will make your heart beat faster. There is a reason why God has given him a particular set of gifts and passions. This is a benchmark for determining where to spend your time productively connecting with the body of Christ around you.
Women are generally discouraged in ministry because a task that was manageable has become an uncontrollable burden over time. To prevent this from happening, consider participating in activities that have a defined work description and schedule. . Ask him to describe his activity in writing. So only take responsibility if you agree on this point. A good job description will define specific activities, the weekly use of your time, and an expectation of the length of service.
Getting involved in an endless task is exhausting and risky, rather than committing to discipline several women indefinitely, for example, why not consider meeting one for a quarter or semester?The clearer everyone’s expectations are, the more time you can spend on the department. Having said that, there will be times in the department when we will be invited to surrender beyond our original expectations. By the grace of God, these moments often bring not only a great challenge, but also the greatest joy.
Giving time to the ministry means spending time on all other areas of our lives. Since many women are mainly housewives, it is household chores that suffer from relocation. We recognize the importance of understanding the pastor’s family that all this is part of the ministry, not just the pastor. This same principle is true for all other areas of ministry within the church.
For the past fifteen years, I have taught an evening Bible study. My family knows that on the day of study, when they help me prepare dinner and wash dishes, they don’t just help Mom; are my partners in the ministry to women. If a church activity requires you to sacrifice time that affects your family, consider what your partner can be like, helping you face tasks you can’t do.
By making a specific commitment that fits your agenda, passions and priority relationships, service in the ministry of women can not only be possible, but also very rewarding. The homes, the church, and the community for the glory of Christ, consider making it a happy priority among the other demands of life. It’s an easy way to invest some of our time to touch eternity.
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series that addresses specific topics related to ministry among women throughout the local church. We have a team of women who are happy to answer a number of questions. Send all your questions about the Ministry of Women. to our Women’s Initiative Coordinator, Mallie Taylor (mallie. taylor thegospelcoalition. org).
Then be sure to get a copy of the book “The Ministry of Women: Loving and Serving the Church through the Word?” (Faithful Editor). This book presents a vision of ministry to women that is grounded in the Word of God, grows in the context of the body of Christ, and points to the glory of the Son of God. You can also attend one of the Coalition for the Gospel women’s conferences.
Translation: Daila Fanny. © 2015 Faithful Ministério. All rights reserved. Website: MinistryFiel. com. br. Original: How can busy women serve in the women’s ministry?
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