Macro and micro ministry

(GB Message)

Over the years, we have added some original words and phrases to our vocabulary in EBA for better understanding of doctrinal truths. Vocabulary develops as thoughts and subjects develop. We need not be apologetic about it. In the Oxford and Webster’s dictionaries, thousands of new words are added year after year. Such additions are considered to be the crown and glory of any etymological book. If others are interested in knowing what our special phrases mean, we shall gladly explain. We are at liberty to use little phrases, anecdotes, or parables in order to explain biblical doctrine.

I wish here to explain the the terms ‘macro ministry’ and ‘micro ministry’ that I sometimes use.

Fulltime Ministry

(GB Message)

When I use the term fulltime minister, I do not refer to pastors of institutional churches, who are paid regular salaries. Like in any profession, we have good and talented pastors and misfits as well.

For the purpose of this discussion, I use the term fulltime minister to refer to independent evangelists who preach and teach with the sole aim of planting churches according to the rules stipulated in the word of God. Their intention is not to earn their livelihood through this ministry. They have carefully pondered the genuineness of their call from God and weighed the pros and cons of venturing into this ministry. I am alarmed at the number of so-called ‘full time ministers’ who turn out to be glorified beggars due to lack of prayerful planning. This disgraceful state is a dishonour to God.

Should we aspire to be fulltime ministers?