As we look to the future we know that reliable people will be needed to take responsibilities in the running of the church. Not least we need to train up, and most probably, take on those who can grow into significant word-ministry and pastoral oversight. In order for us as a church to understand this better we are conducting a series of morning sermons on the subject of
– gifts: the God-given ability for each one to be a blessing to others. In other words, what everyone can contribute because they are part of the body of Christ. The dominating idea in the New Testament is that gifts are aimed not at excitement or spectacle, but at the “building up of the church”
– Elders: the men who are the pastoral overseers of the flock, at least some of whom have a particular role in teaching and preaching.
– Deacons: those men and women who have a particular role as Servants in, of, and for the church.
The talks are being recorded and uploaded to sermon.net and the internet link is referenced here