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ometimes you just have to say it like it is. This is one of those times. I offer this to you in a gentle spirit and pray that if you share it with others on your team, that you would do so in a spirit of gentleness and meekness.
John Maxwell says, "Only do what only you can do." This is important in the various areas of ministry of the local church. One thing that stops the momentum of a church is various leaders trying to run someone else's ministry. When God has placed you in an area of ministry within the church, he did not put you there so you could judge other lay ministers of the church. Do your job and let others do theirs. Focus on your own ministry.
What can you do to cause your own ministry to make a greater impact in your church and community? Anytime you spend even a few minutes judging the way another person is running thier own department or area of ministry within the church, you are wasting valuable time, energy, and emotion that if better used could be applied perfecting your own.
Too often people criticize the work of others in order to make thier own ministry look good. Lazy people usually find time to do this. These people are jealous of other people's success and try to destroy them in order to preserve thier rank or position in a church. This is not a Godly spirit and should be stopped immediately. There is no room in any church for division. If you do not like what other people are doing, mind your own business and do your own job and trust God to take care of the rest; after all, it is His church.
Momentum is only created after enough pressure is placed on an object for a long enough period of time. Work hard enough and stay long enough to see the results God has envisioned you with.
by Pastor Nick Roberson, Sr.