Equipping Ministry

Purpose

We equip the servants at LUMC to help them grow in their relationship with Jesus, by providing innovative and effective resources for identifying, equipping, and releasing people into their gift-based ministries.

In the great commission (Matthew 28:19) Jesus does not tell us to “go and make believers.” He tells us to “Go and make disciples.”

One of the underlying principles of Equipping Ministry is found in 1 Peter 2:9 “they are a royal priesthood.” There are powerful ramifications contained in those words:

Who are the priests?: Every single Christian.

What are the priests’ responsibilities?: To do the work of ministry for the church.

Then what is the purpose of clergy?: “To prepare God’s people for works of service.”(Eph. 4:11) The clergy aren’t the exclusive ministers of the church. They should be actively equipping every Christian to fill the ministry for which God created them.

So this isn’t something optional that a person may choose or not depending on their interest in volunteering?: In Luke 14, Jesus told us to “count the cost”— to be aware of this expectation before we decided to be his follower. He described it as the way we show our love for him.

Ministry Opportunities Catalog

Have you ever asked yourself these questions?

  1. What volunteer ministries opportunities are available in our church and community?
  2. How may I get involved in one of those ministries?
  3. What do I do for my selected ministry?
  4. Who can I contact to find out more information about those ministries?

We want to have a place for everyone person to not only belong but to have an opportunity to serve. We have so many various ministries that could use your help! So check out the various Ministries Page to find a ministry than you are interested in helping in, and then contact the appropriate contact person to get plugged in. 

The first thing people want to know when they are asked to serve in a volunteer position in the church is, “What do I do?”  The answer to this question may be found on the Detailed Ministry Descriptions & Guidelines for Congregational Leadership web page.