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  How do Dr. Ward’s definitions of leadership, ministry, and calling compare with your own?

  Posted by info on 05/05/2022 at 16:12

  Sara Woosley replied 3 days, 18 hours ago 72 Members · 74 Replies

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  Sara Woosley

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  06/22/2025 at 13:41

  It is such a good reminder that regular, everyday people influence, lead, serve, and minister to others and it is not less important than the senior pastor, a foreign ministry, an Christian author, etc. I believe the enemy uses these lies to discourage us and keep us from doing what God is calling us to do!

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  Kitty Ainsworth

  Member

  06/16/2025 at 14:45

  According to Dr. Ward, ANYTHING done for Christ is rooted in being a leader. I often think of “visible” doings—teaching, volunteering—almost in two categories, what I’m doing is directly for God and then other things for me–I must pray for God to lead me and help me to understand that EVERYTHING I do is for God and not Kitty

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  Charles Cole

  Member

  06/14/2025 at 07:33

  I’m just beginning my journey as becoming a minister of spreading the gospel. I agree with her definitions of leadership, ministry, and calling in lives with Jesus Christ. I’m learning more and more as the Lord is leading me to all resources I need to understand His mission for my life. Charles Cole

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  Jaclyn Moeller

  Member

  06/12/2025 at 19:05

  The definition of leadership was new to me, but represented what I would sum up a leader to be. To influence and steer towards a shared vision, is something that I’ll take with me long after this course is through.

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  Tom Jones

  Member

  06/11/2025 at 19:11

  <strong data-start=”231″ data-end=”281″>Leadership, Calling, and the Heart of Ministry

  In life, people generally fall into two categories: leaders and followers. Not every follower is meant to be a leader, and not everyone who calls themselves a leader truly is one. Real leadership isn’t about a title or position — it’s about the ability to influence and connect with others toward a shared purpose. If you’re not doing that, you’re not leading. You may be following — or simply walking alone.

  Likewise, ministry is not just about doing church work or serving in a formal role. To minister is to live out your calling in service to others. Your calling is the purpose God wrote into your life before you were even born (Psalm 139:16–17). You were intentionally designed — your intellect, physical abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts — to fulfill a specific part of His plan.

  Much of life is a journey of discovering that calling — uncovering why you’re here and what God has destined you to do. Once you discover it, the next step is to walk in it. That’s ministry.

  Yes, there is a general call to serve Christ — to love, give, and support His work in the world. But there is also a specific calling for each of us — a divine assignment uniquely fitted to who we are. It is in walking out that personal calling that you’ll find deep fulfillment, and as you do, others will be encouraged, strengthened, and blessed through your obedience.

  True leadership and authentic ministry are not about platforms or applause. They are about purpose — lived out in service to others, for the glory of God.

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