Worship And Ministries Within The Worshiping Community

Part of the blessing and joy of participating in a worshiping community is found in the various ministries that community extends to each of its members. When the church gathers for worship, Christ's love is extended; pastoral care is demonstrated; the truth of God's Word is taught; and personal spirituality is directed. While each of these ministries finds its appropriate expression outside of public worship-in church education sessions and pastoral care ministries, for example-corporate worship is the foundation of these ministries as well as being an important occasion for pastoral care, spiritual direction, and church education in itself. These sections explain the vital relationship between worship and each of these ministries. It is not intended to provide a complete guide to these vital ministries, but it will explore how they relate to worship.…