Christian Ministry: Roles, Leadership, and Service
Christian ministry is the calling of every believer to serve God by serving others. Rooted in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, ministry is guided by Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and modeled after the life of Jesus Christ. In the Evangelical Protestant tradition, ministry emphasizes biblical authority, salvation by grace through faith, the necessity of personal conversion, and active discipleship expressed through mission in everyday life. Ministry is not confined to geography or buildings, but is the active expression of the Great Commission and Great Commandment in homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and the public square (Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 22:36-40).
