Too Busy Not To Serve & Missions Vs. Evangelism #ScriptureUnfiltered

Grove Hill Church

In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Pastor Ridley Barron talk about the role of believers as witnesses and the necessity of active participation in the church community. He delved into the challenges and excuses often faced when serving within the church, highlighting concerns such as being 'too busy' and feeling inadequate in gifts. The dialogue explored the importance of prioritizing church service, debunking the myth of being too busy, and stressing the need for intentional spiritual growth. Pastor Barron urged listeners to embrace their responsibilities with the skills endowed by Christ and encouraged personal engagement and the use of gifts for the edification of the church body, drawing inspiration from the book of Acts in a series designed to rekindle commitment and service.

Timestamps:

05:38 No excuse for not using gifts to serve.

09:03 Transitioning into responsible adulthood with prioritization and commitment.

09:47 Busy schedule with soccer practices and meetings.

14:18 Feeling guilty about not serving is confessing.

17:02 Marketing department expands team, learns from book.

20:43 Struggling to catch gospel conversations, praises church efforts.

25:43 Struggling to start churches, but still hopeful.

26:22 Expand missions, grow life groups, engage community.

29:45 Reach out to connections for event invitations.

36:03 Christian mission should reach local and global.

38:01 Somali presence in Kenya needs support.

41:48 Christians historically provide aid, face persecution.