HELPS MINISTRY TRAINING by TOPE A. BANJO

The Apostles said, [3]...seek out ...seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;...full of faith and the Holy Spirit. [7]Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:3-7 SO MUCH CAN be achieved through your supernaturally powerful Ministry of HELPS Duty!  God Bless!  There's More @ http://helpsministrytraining.blogspot.com Culled from The MINISTRY OF HELPS by Tope A. Banjo (2013) GET YOUR COPY NOW @ https://visionbuilders.wixsite.com/visionbuilders/buy-books

You are extremely significant to God for fulfilling your Minister or Pastor's Calling to certain People, Places or Situations. The Lord Jesus ...chose twelve whom He also named apostles (Luke 6:13). As they ministered and souls were being added to God's Kingdom, trouble arose in Acts 6:1 with daily ministration to the widows! Why? The Apostles lacked OFFICIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS for that Duty! Every Ministry and Pastoral Calling requires OFFICIALLY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS for every Duties. May you know how significant you are to God for fulfilling your Minister or Pastor's Calling. God Bless! There's More @ http://helpsministrytraining.blogspot.com Culled from The MINISTRY OF HELPS by Tope A. Banjo (2013) GET YOUR COPY NOW @ https://visionbuilders.wixsite.com/visionbuilders/buy-books

The journey began in March 1991 during my NYSC year at a village called Lissam, Takum, in Taraba State. God Called me to 'Teach On and Beautify The Ministry of HELPS.'  We Teach Believers how to effectively and efficiently work with Ministers and Pastors, through the Ministry of HELPS, to fulfil God's Calling.  As Leader or Worker, your involvement in the HELPS, within your Minister or local Pastor's Work, is a Need with Scriptural basis and Value.   1 Corinthians 12:28 declares, "And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, HELPS, administrations, varieties of tongues ." You are extremely significant to God for fulfilling your Minister or Pastor's Calling. This is what we'll be discussing as we go on.  God Bless   There's More @ http://helpsministrytraining.blogspot.com Culled from The MINISTRY OF HELPS by Tope A. Banjo (2013) GET YOUR COPY NOW @ http...

  Session 1: Pastors & Ministers Topic: Ministry Workforce Management "And when it was day, He called His disciples to Him; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles." (Luke 6:13) Next to money, the most important thing to the discerning man or woman is Time. Persons who understand the value of Time usually stand out as valuable workers in God's vineyard! In the same vein, their 'unavailability' can pose work challenges! As God's called Pastor or non-pastoral Minister it is your primary duty to find persons who can and will give due Time to perform the support duties or HELPS (1 Cor 12:28) required to fulfill what God called you to do. Certain factors are vital when recruiting people to work with you to fulfill your Pastoral or non-pastoral Ministry call.  HOW YOU CAN FIND THEM is my focus in this Ministry Workforce Management session!  1. Pay Attention To... a) God's Directions [in your heart and in His Word]: Particularly at the beg...

(Adapted from ‘Understanding the Helps Ministry’ Workshop Manual) “And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. So when Moses' father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God. When they have a difficulty, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known the statutes of God and His laws.” So Moses' father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good. Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself.” - Exodus 18:13-18 (see up to verse 23). In teaching on the subject of the Helps Ministry, we have been able to identify sev...

“And he went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him. Then He appointed twelve... and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. And they went into a house.” Mark 3: 13-19. To be called by God is a privilege, to be anointed an advantage, but to be found faithful is a strict prerequisite. The prerogative to choose and anoint is solely God’s, but the choice of faithfulness is totally yours. Scriptures show us that after prayer, Jesus called and ordained twelve apostles including Judas Iscariot. Indeed this name brings displeasure to many within and outside Christendom and this is perfectly understandable. He betrayed Jesus Christ. But before you throw your stone, please step back a bit. I believe that there a few lessons we can glean from this character and his time on Jesus’ crew. If you concur that God chooses in line with His purposes and plans for us, then Judas’ calling was no different. Jesus chose him just like the others after a night ...

"And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him." Luke 19:29-31 Has it ever occurred to you that you may possess certain qualities that the Lord needs? There is a service gift within you which is vital and necessary for many people to contact their destinies – if only you put it to work! This gift positions you to be used by God. Many have heard a lot about the end-time move of God. My concern here is with God’s ministers who occupy the pews. You are also God’s flame and you play a vital role in God’s end-time move by reason of the duties you fulfill within your departments in your church. God wants to pour out H...

"And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration." Acts 6:1 Growth has two faces – the good and then the ugly. The good we love to talk about, but the bad we prefer to turn away from. But when it comes to human resource development in the church, you can’t avoid having the ugly except you prepare adequately to avoid it. The ugly face of growth is what you get when no systems have been prepared to meet the needs generated by growth. For example, space in the venue of worship. If you carry on without a plan to increase or acquire more space, you may find yourself frequently resolving space issues among members of the congregation, and it won’t be because they are not ‘spiritual’ enough. Another ugly face is dwindling commitment of members to spiritual service in the church. Without excusing or endorsing this, there are a number of ...

I recently read a news report about a recruitment agency boss who was warned that litigation could result from how she worded her vacancy advert. According to the report, “Nicole Mamo, director of Devonwood Recruitment was stunned when a job centre in Thetford, Norfolk, said she could not include the phrase 'reliable and hard working ' in her advert. When she ran the ad past a job centre, she was told she couldn't ask for 'reliable' and 'hard-working' applicants because it could be offensive to unreliable people. 'In my 15 years in recruitment I haven't heard anything so ridiculous,' Mrs Mamo said. 'If the matter wasn't so serious I would be laughing out loud.” (Source: Ryan Kisiel and Andrew Levy, http://www.dailymail.co.uk) I feel this is extremely ridiculous. Should employers require permission from indolent and unreliable persons before wording their job vacancy ads? It is however quite interesting to note that Reliability and Co...

Serving in the Helps Ministry is giving a hand of service towards the fulfillment of your Pastor's God-given vision. And being effective makes you relevant. It makes your leader consider a job "well done" just because it was committed to you. Through your service, a public image or impression is also created of your church family to the outside world . To be 'Effective' is to be, 'Efficient, able, capable…etc'. It is the definition of your results. Effective people impact the lives of others positively. It was the transportation that drove Joseph into political prominence in ancient Egypt. It is God's tool for touching and blessing others. However, effectiveness is a product of character and not a spiritual gift. Let's consider some qualities of an effective church worker. WALKS IN LOVE Practicing strife, hatred, jealousy, envy, murmuring, grumbling, complaining and every other vice is an exercise in self-reduction. Walking in love, however ...

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Roms 12:2 One thing common to every kind of industry is work practice. There's a way every professional works. There's a pervading attitude. There are things that others know them for. Medical personnel are known for saving lives and caring for the sick and infirm. Teachers provide knowledge, instruction and mentorship. Church workers are known for… What are Church Workers known for? Spiritual or ministry service cannot be defined as secular occupations are. The ministry paid or volunteer worker's motivations are godly, not monetary. His reward system is divine, not management's standards. His basis for improving and doing better is to ensure better lives for others. His requirement for enlistment is willingness and obedience. His work tool is faith. His hope is unseen but real. A church worker's...