The Pastor's Table

Called to Martyrdom | Seminary Now Course (Part 4) | PT 39

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“Take up your cross and follow me.”

- Jesus (Matthew 16:24)

Ministry would be a lot easier if it wasn’t for this invitation by Jesus. If this invitation does anything, it shows that Jesus was only interested in followers who were all in.  

Those who minister in the Western world live in a culture that urges people to believe that our comfort is God’s primary concern. Our churches are often formed more by entertainment and business management than formed by the cross.  

Could it be that God calls those into the ministry through the way of the cross precisely because that is what is salvific?  


Discussion Questions:  

  1. Most in ministry would agree with the idea that pastoring is challenging work. In your own words, describe why you find it to be difficult. 
  2. Mark talked about how churches are often more influenced by entertainment than formed by the cross. Where do you see this played out in the church? Anywhere in your church, you see this to be present?
  3. If the cross is salvific then living the way of the cross in pastoral ministry is what makes the call salvific. How did this idea sit with you? How does it impact your view of ministry? 

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