- The Schools of Ministry
- Vision of “Schools of Ministry”
- Becoming a Christian
- The Uniqueness of Christ
- Prayer
- Bible Study
- Sin
- Temptation
- Lordship of Christ
- Stewardship
- Knowing the Will of God
- Relationships
- The Church
- The Holy Spirit
- Christian Service
- Ministry Experience Inventory
- Gifts Overview
- Discovering the Spiritual Gifts
- Ministry Survey
- Identifying Obstacles in Ministry
- Gifted and Equipped – Let’s Go! (Overcoming all Obstacles)
- A Gift Commitment
- Teacher/Helper Guidelines
Identifying Obstacles in Ministry and Learning How to Overcome Them
| 1. Confusion
Anxious – too many alternatives – too many outside stresses. |
I’m confused. |  |
| 2. Fear
Based on faulty belief system. |
I’m scared. |  |
| 3. Disobedience
Spread too thin. We’re in control or we’re escaping. Derive meaning, purpose, and identity out of what we do. |
I’m sorry – too busy. |  |
| 4. Apathy
“Neither hot nor cold”. |
I’m not interested. |  |
| 5. Worthlessness
Faulty belief system – a spiritual problem. We are made for God’s pleasure. |
I’m not important enough. |  |
| 6. Self Pity
a. We need to be more sensitive, more compassionate. b. We can’t go through life licking our wounds. |
I’m hurt. |  |
| 7. Pride
Self-confidence; not leaning on God. Can come from self-hatred – striving to be great. |
I’m in charge. |  |
| 8. Envy
Comes from a feeling of being deprived. Born out of a feeling that we have so little to give, and it’s not worth it. Function of insecurity and low self-esteem. |
I’m jealous. |  |