Problems of Ministry

General Message of the Lecture

The lecture presents a realistic diagnosis of the problems of church ministry, especially in Sunday School and meetings for youth and servants. It emphasizes that the success of ministry is not measured by large numbers, but by the depth of spiritual benefit, quality of teaching, personal care, and comprehensive spiritual supervision.

First: Shortage of Speakers and Preparation

The lecture points out a clear shortage of qualified speakers, and sometimes the presence of speakers who do not spiritually satisfy the listeners. It stresses the need for advanced preparation for senior servants so they can serve various meetings and conferences and fill this gap effectively.

Second: Absence of Spiritual Supervision

One of the main problems of ministry is the lack of spiritual supervision over activities such as clubs, nurseries, and workshops. The absence of supervision leads to behavioral disorder, weak guidance, and sometimes improper conduct. The lecture also explains that supervisors themselves need spiritual supervision so that responsibility is not monopolized without guidance.

Third: The Problem of Mixing

The issue of mixing is presented as a problem that needs calm examination and sound spiritual judgment, as practices differ from one branch to another and from one age group to another, which calls for unified study and clear recommendations.

Fourth: Participation and Offering Solutions

The lecture calls servants not to be mere listeners, but active participants by presenting written, organized, and practical suggestions that help solve ministry problems rather than only displaying them.

Fifth: The Problem of Numbers in Classes

The lecture explains that a large number in one class is not a true measure of success and may hinder ministry. Large numbers lead to:

• Difficulty in maintaining discipline and wasting lesson time.
• Weak communication of information and lack of dialogue.
• Difficulty in visitation and individual follow-up.
• Lack of knowledge of students’ names and spiritual conditions.
• Noise and disturbance that give a negative image of the ministry.

Sixth: The Correct Measure of Success

The correct measure is spiritual benefit and true understanding of the lesson. An appropriate class size should be limited, allowing dialogue, follow-up, individual care, discipline, and ensuring that students leave the class understanding and memorizing the lesson.

Seventh: The Difference Between a Lecturer and a Teacher

The lecture emphasizes that a successful teacher ensures that everyone understands, not merely delivering a lecture. True teaching requires repetition, review, and student participation so that the lesson is firmly rooted and its spiritual impact continues.

Eighth: The Role of the Home and Encouragement

The family, especially the mother, plays an important role in reinforcing learning through follow-up, encouragement, and reward, which motivates the child to pay attention and memorize, making what he learns stable from an early age.

Spiritual Conclusion

A small number with humility leads to mastery of teaching and sound spiritual building, while a large number may lead to false glory without real benefit. Successful ministry is the one that builds the person inwardly, not the one that boasts in appearances.

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