Why do people attend church and not join the mission?

24_10_12 -Ep.333 - Run With Horses Podcast - Why do people attend church and not join the mission? Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Susan’s New book – Parenting Manual https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo Norman’s New book – Pursuing Godliness Together - It’s a practical, quick read! https://a.co/d/c7Y7F04 ***(28:00)*** END ***(27:00)*** Last week we looked at what it means to be an everyday missionary. This week I want to step back again and look at the big picture and ask. “Why do we have so many attenders who show up each week but have no interest in the mission of Jesus? Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It’s very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! If you are new to the show, you can find our past shows on our website, runwithhorses.net. I have spent several weeks focusing on a definition of the church and the current discussion about a discipleship pathway is best understood in the context of our broader look at the church. If you have been enjoying the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave a review wherever you are listening! And as always, your questions, comments and feedback are welcome. Write me at norman@runwithhorses.net. And now, on with the show... ***(27:00) ***END***(23:00)**** Habits – Exploring and Developing your Spiritual Gifts Romans 12:3-8 Ephesians 4:11-16 Spiritual Gifts Inventory - https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/women-leadership-spiritual-gifts-growth-service Discover by serving – try new things ***(23:00)***END***(0:00) There are many reasons why church members attend services but don't get involved in ministry. 1. **Lack of Confidence or Feeling Unqualified** 2. **Busy Schedules** 3. **Lack of Awareness of Opportunities** 4. **Fear of Commitment** 5. **Consumer Mentality** 6. **Burnout from Previous Ministry** 7. **Spiritual Immaturity or Lack of Discipleship** 8. **Disconnection from Church Leadership** 9. **Introversion or Social Anxiety** 10. **Misunderstanding of Ministry** ***(00:00)*** END PART 1*** ___________________ ***(27:00) ***BEGIN PART 2 ***END ***(5:00)*** Equipping church members for ministry is a vital role of church leadership. It not only strengthens the body of Christ but also helps members discover and use their spiritual gifts. Here are several key ways church leadership can equip members for ministry: 1. **Teach a Biblical View of Ministry** 2. **Offer Spiritual Gift Assessments** 3. **Provide Training and Resources** 4. **Model Servant Leadership** 5. **Create a Culture of Service** 6. **Communicate Clear Opportunities for Involvement** 7. **Offer Small, Low-Commitment Entry Points** 8. **Mentorship and Coaching** 9. **Empower and Delegate Authority** 10. **Create Teams for Collaboration** 11. **Foster Discipleship and Spiritual Growth** ****(5:00) ***END***( 1:00)*** DOCTRINE October – Bible Authority of the Bible Inerrancy of the Bible The Bible, in the original manuscripts, does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact. The Bible always tells the truth. Titus 1:1-4 Proverbs 30:5 2 Timothy 3:16 - Can you trust God? Yes! Will you always understand everything God says and does? No. **(1:00)**END**(00:00) Thanks for joining me again today! If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running. (00:00) Parenting Manual and Pursuing Godliness Together Susan’s New book – Parenting Manual https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo My wife has a new book out. She took some of the lessons from Scripture that helped us as parents and put them together into a parenting manual written as one thought a day from the Bible. You can find it on Amazon by searching for Susan Jane Smith, Parenting Manual. I also have a link in the show notes. If you are a parent or know a parent who is interested in raising godly children, this book can point you to Scripture that will help you keep your focus as you take the journey with your children. The book is $5 and is available as a paperback or kindle book. If you read it, leave her a review, it really does help others find it! Thanks!