What are our ministry gifts, and How has God called us to use them, online and in the marketplace?

Article Reference: https://www.christianfaithatwork.com/apostle-paul-and-marketplace-ministry/

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:11-12 / Matthew 28:19-20

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

If we want to move to the next level in our ministries this year. We need to unlearn some things. Yes, unlearning takes time. Especially, habits we have knowingly and unknowingly created. But when something is no longer serving us. It's time to make room for what will.

Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 3:16 / Romans 12:2, 8:28 / John 14:26 / Hebrew 6:1

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

When we rush the process of building our ministry online. We miss the move of God. But when we trust His timing, we will receive the grace to build His way, from the ground up.

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

When it comes to co-building with God. Knowing what works for you vs someone else, will help you find a system or model that aligns with the ministry God has called you to build online. 

Note to self: Just because it worked for someone else, doesn't mean it will work for you too.  

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2 / Proverbs 19:20-21, 11:27  (TPT) / Matthew 6:33 / Jeremiah 1:5

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

If God has a custom plan for us and our ministry, how do we discover it for ourselves?

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 20:5

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

Prophetic Word | Is the vision for your ministry from God or yourself. Does the vision align with God's plan for you? If not, how will you know?

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 16:1, 29:18, 3:5-6 / Jeremiah 29:11, 23:16

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

When we ask God a question, He gives us a vision. But what do we do with that vision, like writing it down? Will help us unlock the next steps for our ministry and online mission.

Scripture Reference: Habakkuk 2:2-3 

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

Assignments are short-term and long-term goals God wants us to carry out in our ministry. 

Reflection: Why did God give you this assignment? When does He want you to implement it, and how? And does it align with the work of ministry He has called you to? 

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6 / Luke 22:42

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

When God calls you to the marketplace, the world will see it as business, but He sees it as a ministry. So if God has called you to minister to Christians in the marketplace, know that He has anointed you to do the work of ministry too (Ephesians 4:12).

Note to self: God has placed you there (in the marketplace), because He knew the impact you would make and the influence you would have, to make the world a better place.

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 10:31 (whatever you do, do all to the glory of God) / Romans 15:20

Our focus scripture: Luke 6:48-49: (emphasis added)

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources

With there being many ways to achieve success, how do we know we’re doing God’s way? If that’s you. Here are three steps you can take when building Godly success online.

Your Three-Step Process + Reference Scriptures:

She is like a woman who chooses the right place to build a ministry and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it continues to stand firm and unshaken through the storm, for she built it wisely on the proper foundation. But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a woman who builds a ministry without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that ministry, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

Links: Ministry Resources