“God’s Will: Everyone A Minister”

(I Peter 5:1–4 NIV)
¹To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
²Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;
³not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
⁴And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

1. Be a shepherd

   ²Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care…

   1. What do shepherds do?
      1. _________________________
      2. _________________________
   2. We all have a holy calling
2. Serve willingly

   ²…serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; …

   1. God does not coerce us to minister but invites us!
3. Serve honestly

   ²…not greedy for money, but eager to serve;

1. Serve humbly

   ³not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

   1. We are to be examples of Christ!

1. Keep a healthy balance.
2. Invite others to help.
3. Keep a good sense of humor.
4. Be a reason for others to rejoice.