a discussion question about ministries

[ayin jade]

In chat, we had a discussion about name it claim it tbn ministries. 

 

Which sparked a question. What defines a true ministry? 

 

Please dont focus on the name it claim it tbn part of my post. I would like your opinions on what defines a true ministry.

[Omegaman 3.0]

You already got mine jade, but I will let others post here.

[Marilyn C]

Hi ayin jade,

 

Can you please tell me what tbn is?

 

Marilyn.

[Guest shiloh357]

A true ministry will always have an overarching commitment to spreading the Gospel regardless if is  a pastoral, humanitarian-based ministry, missions-based, or an evangelistic ministry.   No true ministry will ever leave someone comfortable in their sin.  

 

Most ministries will meet a person's secondary needs and use that as opening from which to share Christ.   If they are not sharing Jesus as Savior and Lord, they are not a true ministry.

 

Humanitarian work is good, but on its own, it is not a ministry.   Just digging a well or building a shelter does not "preach" the Gospel.   Any secular humanitarian organization can do that.  

 

A good ministry can dig a well and at the same time lead people to the fountain of living water.

[Guest shiloh357]

TBN = Trinity Broadcasting Network  

[FresnoJoe]

True

 

"If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26 (NASB)

 

False

 

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 Peter 2:1 (ESV)

[Ezra]

 Which sparked a question. What defines a true ministry?  

If were going to look for "definitions", let's stick with biblical definitions.  We should keep in mind that both physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are being addressed.

 

Luke 4:18,29

 

1. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

 

2. because he hath anointed me

 

3. to preach the gospel to the poor;

 

4. he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted,

 

5. to preach deliverance to the captives,

 

6. and recovering of sight to the blind,

 

7. to set at liberty them that are bruised,

 

8. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

[xyluz]

 

 Which sparked a question. What defines a true ministry?  

If were going to look for "definitions", let's stick with biblical definitions.  We should keep in mind that both physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are being addressed.

 

Luke 4:18,29

 

1. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

 

2. because he hath anointed me

 

3. to preach the gospel to the poor;

 

4. he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted,

 

5. to preach deliverance to the captives,

 

6. and recovering of sight to the blind,

 

7. to set at liberty them that are bruised,

 

8. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

 

 

my favorite answer so far... 

Edited July 13, 2015 by xyluz

[The_Patriot21]

A ministry is any religious organization that seeks to minister to others. So tbn would be considered a "ministry"

Whether the ministry in question is biblically accurate or not is not relevant to the actual definition, its only relevant as to whether we should support it or not.

[OldSchool2]

TBN = Trinity Broadcasting Network

This network has broadcast "The Passion of the Christ" and other outstanding biblical films every Easter without commercial interruption.