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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Relational Wholeness Part Two</title>
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An important relationship to maintain as you lead your ministry is your relationship with your husband or wife.




For example, your spouse may not be on board yet with what you want to do.  The high probability of erratic paychecks early in the life of a ministry can be unsettling, even to the point of physical illness.  You need to be sensitive to this strain.  Don’t pull the “God card” and try to guilt him or her into following what could be perceived as your impulsiveness.  Be patient; do your due diligence.  Let your spouse see and understand your plan to provide for your family as you follow God along this path.  The last thing you want is hell at home while you are trying to get heaven to others.  Spousal alignment of hearts is a must.  




Without this alignment, the sideways energy that is generated will drag you down and probably result in failure (your marriage if not the ministry).  Failure makes Satan smile and causes you to do the opposite of what you originally set out to acco ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Relational Wholeness</title>
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Relational wholeness implies good working relationships with those who know you the best.  While you will still have conflicts with others, it means you have forgiven those who have hurt you, and you have asked for forgiveness from those you have hurt.  You experience relational integrity.  You are able to look into the eyes of others, friends, and foes alike with a clear conscience.  


When starting or maintaining a new ministry, everything “rises and falls” on relationships.  A relational high maintenance situation is distracting; it will inevitably keep you from giving your full attention to the ministry.  


A new ministry is like an infant, 100% dependent on the parents.  When a baby bursts into the world, it is “all hands on deck.”  Mom and dad work in tandem to meet the needs of this desperately needy infant.  No distractions, other than baby, are welcomed.  In the same way, God’s call to start a ministry is like having a baby!  You had better be as prepared as possible, with hours of time a ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Passion Part Two</title>
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    Passion is also important for effectively communicating the mission of your organization. Knowing your mission is basic to starting and maintaining a ministry, yet it is easily overlooked. What is it that you actually do? What is your program? Vague and anemic answers like “We are change agents” are not strong enough. You also need to be able to state your mission in one sentence. For example, at Ministry Ventures, our mission is to “equip ministries for Christ!” 
    For passion to be seen in action; you have to have a deliverable mission, one that is compelling and sinks in to the very being and heart of your listener. If you make your mission so crystal clear that others can get their arms around it, then with your passion you will be able to communicate with compelling clarity. Otherwise, no matter how passionate you are, you default to others experiencing the horrible situation of “a mist in the pulpit is a fog in the pew” (a Howard Hendricks saying). Since God draws like-minded people together fo ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Passion</title>
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If giftedness is the vehicle, then passion is the fuel.  First and foremost, your donor candidates are not looking at your personality; they are seeing your passion.  They may not believe in what you are doing, but they need to be convinced that you believe in what you are doing.  Passion reeks from deep inside you.  Others can smell it in your countenance, your words, and your body language.  You are not apologizing about what God is doing in your life; rather you are celebrating and looking for others who may want to join the party.  



You are having so much fun that you may have to start paying an amusement tax!  Passion is contagious.  While someone may not immediately jump on the band wagon, don’t be surprised that over time they may eventually join your team.  God calls passionate, not passive, people to start and lead a ministry.  Ministry rule number one: people follow passionate leaders.  Passion, like love, “covers a multitude of sins”!  (1 Peter 4:8)
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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Part Thirteen: Giftedness - Conclusion</title>
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    Have you seen yourself in these gifts? If not, look at some of the other spiritual gifts Paul describes in Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Ephesians 4, and 1 Peter 4. When God calls you, He equips you. He equips you with the character necessary to handle the pressures and challenges of the situations He brings your way and the ability to make wise decisions in those situations. He equips you through experience. As you experience people, life, and failures, you are walking along God’s stepping stones of maturity. He uses your experiences to carry out His calling on your life. As He said to Moses, 
    “So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.” (Exodus 3:10). 
    He also equips you for His calling through the relationships He brings your way. He puts “Aarons” in your life to compliment you and to give you confidence. They compliment because their skill sets and perspectives fill in the gaps of your life. They give you confidence because you know you are no ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Part Twelve: Giftedness- Mercy</title>
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Mercy is the ability to extend grace to another at a point of need.  Daily you have the opportunity to receive mercy from God for yourself and then extend that same mercy to those around you.  Mercy is undeserved.  It is love in raw form.  When you forgive a debt, that is mercy.  When you don’t give up on someone, that is mercy.  When you give to a stranger, that is mercy.  

“. . . if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:8

Jesus said that as you give mercy, you will be shown mercy.  (Matthew 5:7)  While this motivation is okay, an even better motivation is to express mercy cheerfully, expecting nothing in return by looking for opportunities to be an agent of God’s mercy.  You serve with a deep joy because of what God has done for you through Christ.  Today, set yourself on a mission of giving mercy, not receiving it, and revel in the smiles from your heavenly Father!

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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry - Part Eleven: Giftedness - Leadership</title>
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    Leadership requires a focused individual: someone who perseveres with the vision and goals God has given him or her. Your character is your greatest asset as a leader. Your character validates your leadership and motivates others to follow. The depth of your character is determined by the quality of your own relationship with God and with others. Relational maturity, which includes a quickness to forgive, teachability, and accountability, breeds character. 
    “. . . if it is leadership, let him govern diligently . . .” Romans 12:8 
    The second asset you have as a leader is your ability to create healthy environments: an environment that is relationally open, creative, accountable, and spiritual. These environments produce excellence in products and services. You lead as the Holy Spirit leads in your life by comforting, energizing, and providing moral authority. Leaders, lead!
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      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry- Part Ten: Giftedness-Encouragement</title>
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The gift of encouragement is a good compliment to the gift of prophecy.  Once you understand the prophet’s message of where you are, you need encouragement to make it through the process.  Barnabas, which means the Son of Encouragement, was a good partner for Paul.  When Paul poured out the truth, Barnabas helped the people apply the truth to their lives.  He helped people when they fell down (remember John Mark?) and certainly helped answer their questions when they were confused.  



“. . . if it is encouraging, let him encourage . . . ” (Romans 12:8)



One proven method of encouragement is through accountability.  After earning the trust of another, you can ask the hard questions and so spur each other on to love and good works.  (Hebrews 10:24)  Your investment of time in your own spouse and/or children is a tremendous encouragement to them and to others as they watch your life.  As for yourself, allow time and space for the Lord to recharge your courage tanks.  When you have been encouraged ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry- Part Nine: Giftedness-Teaching</title>
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    The gifted teacher is passionate about study, understanding, and explaining. He is compelled to transfer truth to his students in a simple and memorable style. After a spirit-filled teacher has taught, people walk away being challenged and convinced in their minds and hearts of how and why they should become more Christ-like. People are appreciative of the teacher. They stand in awe of the God this teacher has just described. Others’ awe of God is the teacher’s ultimate compliment. 
    “. . . if it is teaching, let him teach.” (Romans 12:7)
    Preparation and prayer are your greatest tools if you are gifted as a teacher. Immersing yourself in truth, struggling with truth, and living out truth in your own life are prerequisites to being effective. Knowing your audience is critical. Truth needs to be packaged differently for different people. The best teachers teach out of brokenness, from their own failures, and as a fellow learner. Satan trembles and God is glorified when this type of teacher teache ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>God’s Call to Ministry- Part Eight: Giftedness-Service</title>
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    Service is often the unseen gift. It operates behind the scenes, making sure everything is taken care of. If you are gifted with service, you are looking for a need to be met. No task is too menial, and no challenge is too big. While others may be tentative, you lead the way by taking the initiative. You are not afraid of failure because you will keep serving until the job gets done. 
    “If it is serving, let him serve . . .” (Romans 12:7)
    If this is your gift, you have a few challenges to face. One challenge is to keep from over-committing. Relationships and/or your health suffer when you don’t make room for margin in your life, and the quality of your work may actually suffer. Another challenge is your need for affirmation. You need to remember Paul’s admonition, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men . . . .” (Colossians 3:23)
    Working to please God will protect you from disappointment. Any validation you receive from others will then be lik ...]]></description>
      <dc:creator>Boyd Bailey</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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