God has not called everyone into fulltime, pulpit ministry—the five-fold ministry positions listed in Ephesians 4:11: "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers."

In my prayer time as a young child, the Lord quickened to my spirit that I would be in fulltime ministry and that I was to marry a minister. As a teenager, I began preparing for the ministry by volunteering in my church in whatever capacity was needed.

I volunteered my time, whether it was working in the nursery, cleaning the church, or washing dishes at the church social.

Although not everyone is called into fulltime ministry, all believers should be working for the Lord by giving of their time, talent, and resources. God has given each one of us different talents.

Romans 12 says:

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
(Rom. 12:6-8 NIV)

If God has not spoken to your heart about a specific ministry, then I suggest asking yourself this question: "What natural talent do I have that I can use for the Lord to help further the Kingdom of God?"

Whatever your talent is, whether it be in music, art, cooking, cleaning, encouraging, or simply in being a good listener, make yourself available to volunteer in those areas of the church you attend.

You will be blessed, and so will your church body!

Kenneth Hagin Ministries
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