Ministry of Clergy
‘to equip his people for works of service’
(Ephesians 4:12)
The Lord Jesus sends pastors to his church. The essence of their ministry is to help us to grow
as Christians and to be equipped for works of service, pre-eminently serving one another so that
we can grow like Jesus. Sometimes we go to church simply out of habit and without expectations.
But that is not the vision of Jesus for his people. Instead, equipped by our pastors we are to grow together into the
likeness of Christ and we are to help each other to grow. Church is not merely a habit –
it is a unity of people who care for each other, led by the teaching of the word of God.
Question for thought: What should I pray for my brothers and sisters in church?
Gracious Lord, we thank you for the Mothers Union in Taejon in South Korea
and the ministries they share in supporting the homeless, caring for the elderly
and counselling for women in need. May they share the true comfort that comes in trusting Jesus.
We also pray for our members in Adelaide and new President Rev. Dr Gethzi Devasagayam.