Setting the bar

Part of the reason i posted yesterday about giving people an opportunity to opt out of ministry involvement is because i want to set the bar fairly high for those who are involved.

I think it is to a ministries long term determent if this does not happen.

DISCLAIMER: I am not setting the bar at perfection. Please do not read this...

If people know what the expectations of them are going in, then it can't be a bad thing.

To start, tell them that it is expected that they be actively growing in their relationship with God. This would be shown through attendance at church services and a small group.

There should be a spoken awareness that you will be at the meetings of the group that you are serving at (or at least give plenty of notice if you will be absent), you will be prepared for the group and will contribute to any meetings before or after the event.

You should have a willingness to learn, be open to correction and, if warranted, discipline that the church leadership deems necessary.

Finally, if you think you are struggling in any of the above points, or any other area which would damage your effectiveness or integrity of your ministry, then you should tell the leader.

These expectations seem pretty fair and should be laid out to those who are looking to volunteer in any ministry BEFORE they get involved. Then everyone goes in with their eyes open to what is expected of them.

To not do so can cause problems in the future...