Perhaps ministers have made the ministry too complicated in our age of "professionalism"? The Apostle leaves the Ephesian elders with a simple model and example of ministry. One, entrust the Church to God and to the Word of His Grace, and second exemplify sacrifice, that is, like our Lord Who died for us, lay down your life for His bride in giving yourself for her. These two actions will minister more deeply to His people than anything else they could ever want or need.