Christian service always begins with God's call. This calling equips God's people to minister and serve as "unto the Lord" rather than for the praise of man or for earthly gain. We also look to the Book of Acts as the model for the church with the four basic functions of the early church being the teaching of the Word, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. Churches that operate in this form will see God meet every need as they walk in obedience to the will of God by the Holy Spirit.