Church ministry, a fulltime or part-time commitment?

by Web Admin, Feb 19 2023

For just as in one body we have many members, and not all the members serve the same function, so we who are many are one body in Christ, and individually we are members who belong to one another.” Romans 12: 4-5

First off, what exactly does this word “commitment” really means? Yes, it is simply the state or quality of being devoted or dedicated, or engaged to a cause or activity. It usually conjures a strong sense of focus and intention typically accompanied by a declaration of purpose or an action plan.

Commitment has always been a part of everyone’s life, from childhood to adulthood, from studies to jobs, to service, to retirement, to survival. So it just gives the sense of, should we say, a challenge or color to life. A committed person begins with oneself with a good self-concept, a solid self-esteem and a sure balance between what they aspire and what they are capable of.

So how about our spiritual commitment? Yes, we as Christians are committed to know, to love, and to serve our Living God and our fellowmen. Matured Christians are altruistic, and not selfish of what they have or what they know, being tangible or intangible.

How can we get committed to our churches or congregations though? Simple, our congregations have our own visions and missions. Just by looking into it and understanding it, we will get the idea of how we can get committed upfront. Churches have their own ministries or works wherein everyone is most welcome to join or help and participate. Be it in any ministry wherein you feel and believe your knowledge, your skill, or your God’s given gift will be most useful.

Now, how far are we getting committed once we “volunteered” or participated to that ministry? Will it be just from the start, meaning excited at the moment, just like a stricken match stick with fire blazing from the head and slowly fades down the end? Is it just a fulltime or part-time commitment? Not a good idea! I believe that once we commit ourselves, our heart and mind should be fixed, focused, and obligated to do it. Yes, “just do it!” Once you are deeply committed to your work or ministry, there is power and influence on how you think, how you sound and act, It is implanted for good.

Yes indeed, down the road there will always be obstacles no matter how dedicated you are in your ministries or your works. Sometimes, hindrances come from one’s self, and sometimes from others, and sometimes even from within your congregation itself. Some people may even look at your dedication with a wrong perception thereby tries to pull you down or even off from that commitment.

Nevertheless, if your path is really that rutted and disproportionate, God knows your heart, as long as that heart is unselfish and ever-willing to serve the Lord and nothing else, He will always guide you. Always remember that there are so many other ministries or works out there in need of sincere, dedicated, and committed workers like you. Always remember the passage in Matthew 9: 37-38.

“Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field."