44 Bible Verses about Ministry, In The Church

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.

Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.

Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and sinful enticements that oppose the teaching you have learned. Stay away from them,

Beware of the dogs! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilators!

Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, hospitable to strangers, and teachable.

What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching. Persevere in these things, because if you do so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you. Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,

Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Now I urge you, brothers for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work.

In the same way, the Lord has ordered that those who proclaim the gospel should make their living from the gospel.

Stay with the same family, eating and drinking whatever they provide, because the worker deserves his pay. Don't move from house to house.

The person who is taught the word should share all his goods with his teacher.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain," and, "A worker deserves his pay."

"Don't muzzle an ox while it is threshing grain."

Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me

Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,

I know that this will result in my deliverance through your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus the Messiah.

Brothers, pray for us.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly, because he came close to death for the work of the Messiah by risking his life to complete what remained unfinished in your service to me.

Even though my condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. On the contrary, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, or as if I were the Messiah Jesus.

Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.

Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord."

We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith. If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching others. If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping, help cheerfully.

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit, and there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord. There are varieties of results, but it is the same God who produces all the results in everyone.read more.
To each person has been given the ability to manifest the Spirit for the common good. To one has been given a message of wisdom by the Spirit; to another the ability to speak with knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit; to another miraculous results; to another prophecy; to another the ability to distinguish between spirits; to another various kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages. But one and the same Spirit produces all these results and gives what he wants to each person.

Now to each one of us grace has been given proportionate to the measure of the Messiah's gift.

For you, brothers, were called to freedom. Only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity to gratify your flesh, but through love make it your habit to serve one another.

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.

Do not owe anyone anything except to love one another. For the one who loves another has fulfilled the Law.

Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Be tolerant of one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, you also should forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which ties everything together in unity.

May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you.

Let brotherly love continue.

Now that you have obeyed the truth and have purified your souls to love your brothers sincerely, you must love one another intensely and with a pure heart.

And this is his commandment: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus the Messiah, and to love one another as he commanded us.

demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love.

Let's stop being arrogant, provoking one another and envying one another.

In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."

We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Do not complain about each other, brothers, or you will be condemned. Look! The Judge is standing at the door!

Therefore, accept one another, just as the Messiah accepted you, for the glory of God.