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Definition and description of the method and work of ministry practitioners with the National Association of Christian Ministers
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Description of a Ministry Practitioner
National Association of Christian Ministerswww. NACMinisters.com
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• Is a member of the NACM
• Has a call to ministry
• Understands that all ministry is a “work in progress”
• Is devoted to continual learning, practice, and perfecting of ministry
• Has a systematic approach to applying ministry
• Is committed to a fellowship of practitioners who work together to perfect ministry
What Is A Ministry Practitioner?A ministry practitioner is a person who:
• The NACM is defining and developing this role as a department of our organization. The goal is to perfect various areas of applied ministry so that is members, as well as ministers around the World will benefit from the insight gained.
A ministry practitioner is a member of the NACM
• Ministry is conducted by people, unto people, and for God. Because all people are “works in progress", it follows that all ministry is also a work in progress. The implication is that it must be cultivated and perfected.
A ministry practitioner understands that all ministry is a work in progress
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: (Eph 4:12 KJV)
• The NACM exists to gather, network, equip, empower, and fellowship ministers for the Kingdom of God. It is assumed that our members have a call to ministry and are joined together for this cause.
A ministry practitioner has a call to ministry
• Understands the necessity of fellowship based on the idea that God has not given gifts to individuals, but rather to the Body of Christ.
A Ministry Practitioner is someone who:
An eye can't say to a hand, "I don't need you!" Or again, the head can't say to the feet, "I don't need you!" The opposite is true. The parts of the body that we think are weaker are the ones we really need…God's purpose was that the body should not be divided but rather that all of its parts should feel the same concern for each other. (1Co 12:21-25 GW)
• Understands that the most effective way to practice ministry is to “depend” on the weaker parts.
A Ministry Practitioner is someone who:
The parts of the body that we think are weaker are the ones we really need… (1Co 12:21-25 GW)
Ideas Help
• Understands that the most effective way to practice ministry is to “depend” on the weaker parts.
A Ministry Practitioner is someone who:
The parts of the body that we think are weaker are the ones we really need… (1Co 12:21-25 GW)
Ideas Help
What could God do with a team of ministers who really
believe this?
The possibilities would be endless…
Someone will say, "You have faith (an example of theory)
and I have works.” (an example of practice)I will show you my faith by my works. (an example of a ministry practitioner)
(Jas 2:18 ESV)
Theory PracticeMinistry
Practitioner
The Method of a Ministry Practitioner
Theory PracticeMeasurable Outcomes
and I have worksYou have faith I will show you my faith by my works.
(Jas 2:18 ESV)
Suppose a king is going to war against another king. He would first sit down and think things through. Can he and his 10,000 soldiers fight
against a king with 20,000 soldiers? If he can't, he'll send ambassadors to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away.
(Luk 14:31-32 GW)
Applied to Practice
Measurable Outcomes
Strategy
Method
Suppose a king is going to war against another king. He would first sit down and think things through. Can he and his 10,000 soldiers fight
against a king with 20,000 soldiers? If he can't, he'll send ambassadors to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away.
(Luk 14:31-32 GW)
Applied to Practice
Measurable Outcomes
Strategy
Method
“Prove all things, hold fast to the good.” (1Th 5:21)
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Php 3:14 KJV)
Practice
Note Success Factors
/
Correct Mistakes
Practice
Continue Improving
The Method of a Ministry Practitioner
“Prove all things, hold fast to the good.” (1Th 5:21)
Ministry Clusters
Practitioners
Church planting
Addiction ministry
Jail ministry
NursingHome
ministry
These are only example categories for
ministry
• Is a member of the NACM
• Has a call to ministry
• Understands that all ministry is a “work in progress”
• Is devoted to continual learning, practice, and perfecting of ministry
• Has a systematic approach to applying ministry
• Is committed to a fellowship of practitioners who work together to perfect ministry
What Is A Ministry Practitioner?A ministry practitioner is a person who:
How to get started:
• 1. To qualify, one must be a member of the NACM
• 2. They must complete the question activities of the Leadership Hall
• 3. We then position them within a “ministry cluster” to begin their growth, leadership, application, and practice as a minister.
Members may follow this link to
request access: http://nacministers.org/group/LeadershipHall
What Is A Ministry Practitioner?A ministry practitioner is a person who: