Worship through serving

On November 8, our church will be having a Ministry Fair during the morning worship service. The goal is to help dozens of people find a place of serving in the church and community through the collective efforts of the local church family.

Serving is a vital aspect of discipleship, and one that is often overlooked in the American church today. Many look for a church as one looks for a car, new outfit, or restaurant. If the service is good, and product is pleasing, we become a customer. For many options like music, programming, dress, age, economics, and location play big parts.

The problem is that these options aren't as vital as we make them. We would be better off if biblical truth, community, and serving were more important. Fighting consumerism in the church is an ongoing battle. A key weapon in that battle is calling people to invest in their spiritual journey through learning, relationships, and serving others.

Your area of serving might be just what your church has been waiting for. It could open up a new ministry opportunity or help support and strengthen an existing one.

So, fight the tendency to walk in the church like it is a movie, restaurant, or store to critique. Be intentional about being a servant who learns, builds relationships with God and others, and is willing and active in being a servant to others.