Summary: THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES 1.

THE COMMENDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY IS CHANGED LIVES

1. Unnecessary types of Commendation

a. Personal boasting

b. Lifeless words on a piece of paper (cf. academic degrees)

2. The only valid Commendation for effective ministry = Changed Lives

a. Evident to all

b. Accomplished by the Holy Spirit

1) Producing Christlikeness

2) Using us as spiritual caretakers

c. A matter of the heart