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“God gave some to be … evangelists … so that the body of Christ may be built up.”

(Ephesians 4:11–12)

 

A MOMENT WITH SCOTT

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​Dear Friends,
 

It is hard to believe that I am entering my eighth year here in the Palmetto State.  I appreciate all my brothers and sisters in ministry – but especially those here in South Carolina! 

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Speaking of entering a new year, have you considered a New Year’s Revival? The new year is a perfect time to consider spiritual renewal. A year ago, Rev. Curt Evans invited Lana and me to come to Camden for a discipleship and renewal weekend focusing on Four Seeds of Partnership: Praying, Serving, Inviting, and Giving.  I preached Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday morning.  To get the fourth message in, I taught the Sunday morning Sunday school class! It was a great format!

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Here is an excerpt from my book The Disciples’ Compass (now available in Spanish!) about partnering through service .  Use it any way you like!

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One of the most powerful ways to partner in the church is by serving. We see a compelling example in Luke 5 when Jesus calls Peter to a new kind of service:

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• My “Stuff” Really Belongs to God  -  He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. (Luke 5:3–4 NIV).  Who owns your resources, time, and talents—you or God?

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• Working on My Own Is Fruitless and Exhausting  -  “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:5 NIV).  Service apart from God’s leading often results in frustration.

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• God-Given Strengths Yield Abundant Results  -  When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. (Luke 5:6 NIV).  Serving in God’s strength brings supernatural results.

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• Letting God Set the Agenda  -  Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. (Luke 5:10–11 NIV).  True service means trusting God’s plan over our own.

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Thank you for the privilege of partnering with you and your churches for renewal and revival in South Carolina!

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Until next time,

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Pastor Scott  |  SC Evangelist​