D.L. Moody used to say that it was better to put ten men to work than to try to do the work of ten men.
Ephesians 4:11–12 HCSB
And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
Right Person Right Job
Choosing the seven
Spiritual Qualities - their lives matches their claims
Authority given and acknowledged
Stepping Up to the Plate
Romans 12
We all have gifts and talents
Find your place - your fit
Do it - the best you can
No 80/20 rule
1 Peter 4:10 HCSB
Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.
Sharing the Load
Multiplication not Addition
All together, with purpose and direction
Ephesians 2:10 HCSB
For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.
I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. Henry Drummond
