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Pastor Kevin Davis' Philosophy of Ministry



Ephesians 4:11–13 teaches us that God Himself has given ministry gifts to the Church—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—for the maturing of the saints, the work of ministry, and the building up of the Body of Christ. From this passage I draw my inspiration, direction, and methodology for ministry. My Calling as a Pastor/Teacher As a pastor/teacher, I recognize that I have been given by God to His people. Because I am a gift from the Giver, I cannot serve my own purpose; I must serve His purpose for the benefit of the recipients—the Church. Ministry will challenge not only me but also my family, and I believe we have all been called to participate in the work of ministry in various ways: prayer, visitation, teaching and preaching, counseling, mentoring and discipling, training, and vision casting. Shared Ministry and the Need for Diverse Gifts While the church needs the ministry of a pastor/teacher, I cannot and should not carry the burden alone. Scripture makes it clear that the Body requires a diversity of gifts to create a well-rounded Christian experience. Teachers instruct, but may not always inspire, rebuke, or provide specialized insight in areas such as marriage, singleness, finances, or spiritual gifts. As a pastor, it is my responsibility to ensure that God’s people receive the information and ministry they need. When I am not the expert in a particular area, it is my duty to prayerfully and carefully vet those I invite to minister. Equipping Believers for Maturity My goal is not to make God’s people dependent on me, but dependent on Him. My mission is to equip both members and visitors with the knowledge and tools they need to mature in their faith. I teach from a practical standpoint because I want every believer to be able to apply the Word of God to their daily lives. While not every biblical truth can be reduced to “three easy steps,” I firmly believe the entire Bible is understandable and applicable to every age, race, culture, and economic class—if we are willing to meet people where they are. Mobilizing Believers for Ministry As believers mature, Paul teaches that they must begin to do the work of ministry. Once you have been served, you are called to serve others. As pastor, it is my responsibility—alongside other ministry leaders—to challenge every believer to get involved. This begins with creating opportunities that match varying skills, interests, and levels of experience. It continues with providing training so that believers move from simply doing ministry to maturing in ministry. As believers grow in their service, the Body of Christ is strengthened. Building the Church and the Body of Christ My desire is to build the local church, but even more importantly, to build the Body of Christ. I understand that although I invest time, energy, and love into teaching, training, counseling, and coaching, not everyone will remain. God will send some to other ministries, cities, states, and even nations. When they go, my prayer is that they leave prepared to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. Hearing God and Leading with Unity As pastor, I must keep my ear tuned to Heaven for God’s direction for both the local church and the universal Church. I preach and teach unity in the Body of Christ. Unity requires that we allow love to cover differences so that we can stand together in the essentials of our faith—the life, death, resurrection, ascension, and soon return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Presenting Christ in All of Scripture Effective ministry leads people into a personal relationship with Christ. It is my responsibility to continually introduce and reintroduce the many facets of Jesus throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The more we understand who Jesus is and how deeply He loves us, the more we are inspired to live lives that honor Him and please the Father.

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