The AC ministry model (1 of 2)

Guests:
Steph Baner
Lynn Fiechter
Fred Witzig

Show notes: 

• What are pros and cons; what expectations should congregations have
• What expectations should ministers have? What is the congregation's role?
• Thoughts of retired minister
• Different minister models: priest, wise sage, body (entire congregation responsible for the Word)
• Value in shared ministry model (involving entire congregation).
• Ministers are committed, but want to know how to do it.
• Ministers need to rely upon Holy Spirit; need for congregation to pray.
• Need to deal consistently with difficult Bible passages across our congregations.
• Weight of responsibility is good.
• Should not think I have to do it all.
• Should not compare ourselves; we are each uniquely gifted.
• Pulpit does not contain all gifts the church needs.
• Weakness of our model is for ministers to reduce expectations too far because of the congregation's involvement.
• Study of Word is healthy expectation (Instructions from Timothy).