
Serve
Scott McKinney
June 11th, 2023
We are called to speak the languages of those we seek to
“In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2So the 12 gathered all of the disciples together. It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” 5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.” —Acts 6:1-6
“The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. —2 Timothy 2:2
The future of the Church depends on the faith being passed on from one generation to the
For a household to survive its members need to
The apostles realized that they were not making disciples but producing
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” —Ephesians 4:11-12
“So God’s message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too”. —Acts 6:7-8 (NLT)
The unconvertable were being
“Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. —Acts 6:8 (NLT)
Mature leaders are motivated by a desire to please Jesus.
“A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the regions of Judea and Samaria.” —Acts 8:1b (NLT)
“But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went.” —Acts 8:4(NLT)
Mature leaders realize that adversity creates