If you have those in your church who have owned a business or worked as educators, use them in ministry. You will find they have often developed skills that translate into effective leadership in the church. They may have more flexible schedules. Sometimes these retire early and yet are healthy and vital enough to want to do more than just sit on a lake and fish or watch the grandchildren. While it is true that the church is not a business, there are still leadership abilities that translate into effective spiritual service. Now, these need to be growing spiritually, but that is your job in discipling them. On the job training is how Jesus did that. Such men and women have been a blessing to me and the churches I have pastored across the years. We have had staff members in finances and building and grounds who worked for no compensation—just eternal reward and the joy of serving Jesus. You cannot beat that! Ask them to pray about a strategic role, give them a copy of John Piper’s book, “Don’t Waste Your Life,” and see what God will do!
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