For Those Who Serve Jesus

I just wanted to share a few take aways from a conference I attended in April; Catalyst West Coast.  Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church was one of the communicators at the conference.  I believe the points he shared are worth repeating for those who serve as pastors, missionaries, church leaders, Bible study teachers and just generally anyone who serves Jesus through their life.

By: Mark Driscoll
Founding Pastor, Mars Hill Church and Author, Doctrine

"Ministry is not what we do for God, it is what God does for us, in us and through us."
"Let's not add to our duties that which God has already done."

1.  Jesus is the senior pastor of the church (Acts 20:28)
"The Holy Spirit chooses the church leaders."
2.  God gives the gifts for leadership
"Specialize in what your good at and recruit for weaknesses"
3.  God empowers leaders for the church
"You do not possess the strength to do what God has called you to do."
"Empowering grace allows you to live according to your calling."
"It's not just about doing church ministry its about being a christian person."
4.  God encourages leaders in the church.
"Your hope is in the mercy of God!"
5.  The Holy Spirit speaks to leaders of the church
"We need to worship, fast, pray and read the scripture and let the Lord speak to us!"
6.  God gives wisdom to those who lead the church.
THINK - Read the Bible; Speaking the Word of God requires reading, studying and praying over the Word.
7.  God answers prayers of the leaders.
"We aren't able to solve problems or save the lost, but we are able to serve through praying for those who need God's movement."
8.  Preach the Word of God, God falls when it's preached.
"The power is in the gospel"
"Always introduce Jesus"
9.  Sometime God says NO!
"God loves you enough to say no, do you love Him enough to accept it?"

You can find more of Mark Driscoll's teaching at:
www.theresurgence.com
www.marshillchurch.org

And you can follow him on twitter at:
www.twitter.com/pastormark