Motives in Ministry: Defining the Proper Motives for Ministry and Service
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What is motive? How do we define motivation? Motive/motivation is defined as something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act. So then, what causes us to do what we do in the Kingdom? What are the forces driving you to want to minister? Why do you want God to use you? Why do you allow God to use you? Self-inventory has to be taken on a regular basis.
In the second book of this series, we learn that it is only through self-examination that our motives in ministry and service remain pure. As leaders and servants in the Church and kingdom of God, we can lose focus on God’s plan and purpose for ministry. In this brief study, we will examine the proper motives for ministry and those to avoid.
Roderick L. Evans
Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.
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Motives in Ministry - Roderick L. Evans
MOTIVES IN MINISTRY
DEFINING THE PROPER MOTIVES FOR MINISTRY AND SERVICE
Written by: Roderick Levi Evans
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Motives in Ministry
Defining the Proper Motives for Ministry and Service
Copyright ©2012 by Roderick L. Evans
ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-227-0
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – The Motive of Love
Example of Jesus
Example of the Apostles
Chapter 2 – The Motive of Obedience
Example of Jesus
Example of the Apostles
Excuse: the Enemy of Obedience
Chapter 3 – Motives to Avoid
Price
People
Personal Gain
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Introduction
God anoints and endows individuals with gifts and talents to serve in the Church. However, some have missed the very purpose of gifts and ministries in the Church. In the Abundant Truth Leadership Series, we will endeavor to present a proper foundation for believers to minister upon.
What is motive? How do we define motivation? Motive/motivation is defined as something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act. So then, what causes us to do what we do