A shepherd does not produce more sheep, only sheep can do that. Does this apply to increasing the number in our flock? Why or why not?
What do we mean by the “priesthood of all believers?”
Every Member Ministry
1. Are there any specific abilities one must possess in order to witness? What talents, if any, are compulsory in order to minister to others?
2. What qualities or characteristics, if any, might disqualify a person from serving as s pastor?
3. Do we need to go out of our way to witness?
The Need for Labourers
1. Who is more important, the one who sows, the one who nurtures, or the one who harvests; The one who takes the ball near the goal, or the one who shoots it in?
2. Normally do we need more sowers or more reapers? Give reasons for your answer.
Individuals but Together
1. Are the members of your church bound together into a single body like Paul describes the church? If not, what needs to be done in order to achieve this?
2. Are some parts of your church body not functioning? What can be done to get members active?
3. Have you experienced personally the joy of leading one to Christ? What’s keeping people from doing this and how can that be addressed?
Working Together with God
1. Why would God want to involve us in evangelism when He could do it so much better and faster?
2. Is it possible that I could be more effective in reaching my friends than God?
3. Would you be willing to ask God to send honest seekers to you?
4. Would you be willing to ask God to equip you?
Reporting to the Church
1. How does one feel when presenting a good report to his/her boss? How can we keep reporting from becoming boastful?
2. How do you feel when you hear someone else present a good report (a) when you also have a good report to give? (b) when you do not have a good report to give?
3. Does “not letting the left hand know what the right hand” mean that one should not report to others what one has accomplished?
