Building God's Kingdom: Clergy and Laity Partnership
Explore the partnership between clergy and laity in building God's kingdom, tackling common challenges, establishing the collaboration, and breaking chains of exclusivity. Join the conversation on leadership, unity, and service in the Church.
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CLERGY AND LAITY BUILDING GOD S KINGDOM TOGETHER IT S A PARTNERSHIP FIFTH DISTRICT LAY CONVENTION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OAKLAND MARRIOTT CONVENTION CENTER JULY 31, 2014 PRESENTER PATRICIA M. MAYBERRY DIRECTOR OF LAY ACTIVITIES
THE CLERGY https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-LxULAzW1AlghsRDGAe57UNOChp0HwOqIAVCoudLrv0SqA4jSXA Church Leadership Clergy Cleros Greek derivation A lot or inheritance 1 Peter 5:3 Colossians 1:12 Acts 26:18
THE LAITY Church Leadership Laity Laos Greek derivation the people All the body of Christ Philippians 1:1 People of God (title of honor for believers 2 Corinthians 6:16 1 Peter 2:9-10
CLERGY/LAITY COMMONALITIES Frustration Isolation Discouraged In need of Affirmation Battle fatigue Loneliness Disrespected Unappreciated
CLERGY/LAITY COMMONALITIES Serving the Lord unconditionally Equipping Saints for Ministry Building the Kingdom of God Effectuating Stewardship Availing self of God s bountiful blessings
ESTABLISHING THE PARTNERSHIP God s Army with leaders, but one Commander in Chief (Jesus Christ) Each member with a specific purpose Delegation of responsibilities from clergy to laity Developing spiritual gifts for ministry
ESTABLISHING THE PARTNERSHIP Sharing the vision for full execution Active Communication
BREAK EVERY CHAIN
Exclusivity Separatism Insensitivity Disrespect Division Negativity
QUESTIONS judgepmm@yahoo.com (310) 764-2101 (w) (310) 653-3168 (h)
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BEST AND MOST TALENTED I.T. PERSON IN THE WORLD SIINYA EDMONDSON ST. LOUIS, MO
