Minister is such a formal title. The Minister at a church is one who preaches and leads the church. The Prime Minister leads the country. Minister feels much more like a title and job than a lifestyle or way of existing. But, in the Bible, being a minister, being active in ministry, is what we were all called to do.

       The word for minister in Greek is diakonos. It’s a word that means servant. Ministers are servants, and we’re all called to serve one another. That’s the goal of this kingdom we’re a part of. The great in this kingdom are those who serve to the greatest degree. We are all, as followers of Jesus, challenged to serve one another in love.

       You are called into ministry. You are called into service. Thank you for doing your ministry here at FCC. Thank you for serving here. What God has done and is continuing to do in this church would not happen without people dedicated to serving the church like you. You’re not just a volunteer. You’re a minister in God’s kingdom. Thank you for your ministry!