In 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Paul sets a pattern for gospel ministry, summarising his work as presenting the church as a faithful bride to Christ.
He teaches what the goal of ministry is, what its heart is, and what the means are by which he works.
As men and women consider going into church ministry, understanding the big picture of the purpose of ministry will help make the right decisions and keep the right motives.
This talk is the first of two given by John Stevens, FIEC National Director, at Journeys 2025.
You can get related resources for church leaders, including more from Journeys, on the FIEC website: https://fiec.org.uk/resources/the-purpose-of-ministry.
About Journeys: Journeys is our weekender for men and women who are considering their next steps into Christian ministry.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.
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