by Scott Pace and Shane Pruitt
- We should seek to be clear instead of be clever.
- Do you see fruit in your own life? Can others affirm God’s working in your life?
- Wrestling with the call of God upon our life helps us count the cost.
- We must be careful that we do not mistake ambitions for calling. We must be careful we do not mistake wanting to please a person for a calling.
- In the dark times it is easy to resent your calling. Peter went back to fishing.
- God addresses our identity before he addresses our activity.
- We shouldn’t study to teach, we should teach because we have studied.
- God’s proximity should be our passion.
- If we depend upon education, we get what education can give us. If we depend upon an organization, we get what an organization can give us. If we depend upon man, we get what a man can give us. But if we depend upon God in prayer, we will receive what only God can give us.
- When we are not praying, we are declaring our independence from God.
- Evangelism is about conviction over convenience.
- Too many Christians in ministry, believe their job is to share only with the saved, so they never evangelize the lost.
- Ministry becomes messy. The moment we get frustrated, we must renew our love for the bride of Christ.
- We can try to manufacture excitement with others, but it is the word of God that changes people.
- Ministry is marked by servanthood.
- It’s not about your platform; it’s about His kingdom.
- If serving is beneath you, then preaching is above you.
- Serve people off the stage and it will help you when you are on the stage.
- Ultimately, serving others is an attitude.
- A servant leader is more about who you are than what you do.
- Our ability to lead at home is directly connected to our leadership at church.
- Help your family understand that their identity does not depend on your position.
- Anyone can start ministry, but only the dedicated will finish.
- If we are going to call out the called (people surrender to ministry, and accept Jesus), we must get back to invitations.
- Be clear and be concise in your invitation. Just as you pray over your message, pray over the invitation.
- God is still calling people, so we must be intentional about calling out the called.