EFFECTIVE MINISTERS
EFFECTIVE MINISTERS Study Text: Colossians 1:24-29 Introduction: - How can we become effective ministers of Christ? How can we become an effective church? - As far as ministry is concerned, Apostle Paul is one of the most effective Ministers to emulate. - In many ways, by the grace of God, Paul was able to reach not only Jews but also much of the Gentile world. - He became an approved scriptural role model in our living and our working for Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17 - Paul is a model, and his ministry should be our constant study. In this lesson, we will discuss effective ministers by studying Paul’s ministry to the Colossian church, under three sub-headings. 1. The Commissioning of Effective Ministers 2. The Characteristics of Effective Ministers 3. The Commitment of Effective Ministers 1. The Commissioning of Effective Ministers i. A C