Something that ministers
need to decide, whether deliberately or not, is whether to be
inclusive in ministry or exclusive, and to what extent. There are
many points at which one could include others: home visitation,
leadership meetings, office work, counselling, weekday groups,
finances, conducting services, fund-raising, and so on. In all of these
areas, in one way or another, I have encouraged inclusivity.
OBSERVATION: I wish I had been more
inclusive, only there are time constraints. For example, one might just
drop in on someone for a visit, or one might arrange to have a deacon join one -- in which case, it takes a lot more time. The purpose
of inclusivity is to mature Christians, also to heighten their
interest in ministry of all kinds.
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