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Prodigal: Lord be with us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: Yes, that is my prayer also<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is from Making Sense of the Ministry by Warren and David Wiersbe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The foundation of ministry is character.<\/li>
  2. The nature of ministry is service.<\/li>
  3. The motive of ministry is love.<\/li>
  4. The measure of ministry is sacrifice.<\/li>
  5. The authority of ministry is submission.<\/li>
  6. The purpose of ministry is the glory of God.<\/li>
  7. The tools of ministry are the Word of God and prayer.<\/li>
  8. The privilege of ministry is growth.<\/li>
  9. The power of ministry is the Holy Spirit.<\/li>
  10. The model for ministry is Jesus Christ.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Psalms 107:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Jennifer Van Allen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    www.theprodigalpig.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    www.faithincounseling.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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