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Have you ever wondered if ministry is for “special” people only?
Is it something only a few can do… or does God call us all?
The Bible doesn’t leave us in the dark on this. It tells us plainly:
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood a holy nation, God’s special possession… 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
And again:
To each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV)
Scripture makes it clear: every believer has a part to play in God’s mission. Whether you’re preaching from a pulpit or serving behind the scenes you’ve been called to minister.
Yet, there is also a distinct calling a unique assignment that God gives to some:
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers…”— Ephesians 4:11 (NIV)
This is where the Church of the Nazarene brings both clarity and conviction:
The Church of the Nazarene recognizes all believers are called to minister to all people.
We also affirm Christ calls some men and women to a specific and public ministry even as He chose and ordained His 12 apostles.
When the church, illuminated by the Holy Spirit recognizes such a divine call the church endorses and assists the individual’s entry into a lifetime of ministry.”— Manual ¶500
So is everyone called? Yes.Are some called in a specific way for public leadership?
Also yes.God equips the whole body to serve — and He calls some to lead that body forward with authority humility and lifelong devotion.
