The Power of the Team

We All Serve on the Team...

1. So Needs can be met. (Acts 6:1-3)


2. So Conflict can be avoided. (Acts 6:1)


3. So Everyone can use their spiritual gifts. (Acts 6:4-5)


4. So the church will continue to Grow. (Acts 6:6-7)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 6:1-6

1. What reasons were given the leaders couldn’t serve the widows (Acts 6:2 & Acts 6:4)? What are the apostles / elders to focus on?

2. Why were there spiritual requirements for those selected to serve the widows (Acts 6:3)? What does this say about serving in the church?

3. What areas of neglect do you observe at HBC? How can we meet that need? (And someone please notify the elders with your answer!)

Breakout Questions:
In what area do YOU serve at HBC? If “nowhere yet”, in what area would you like to get involved? What steps do you need to take to step up? (And someone please notify the elders with your answer!)

So you want to be in ministry?

4 Myths about Ministry:

1. YOU ONLY WORK SUNDAY.


2. You get nothing but support from everybody you minister to.


3. You earn the total of all the offering money.


4. You have it all figured out.

Here is what you can (and can't) expect in Ministry...

1. I can't expect it to be EASY. (Col 1:24)


2. I can't do it if I am not CALLED. (Col 1:25)


3. I can't neglect the MAIN THING. (Col 1:25-28)


4. I can't do it in my own STRENGTH. (Col 1:29)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Colossians 1:24-29

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.