Eoghan
Puritan Board Senior
I was noting the irony of a Presbyterian decrying the "lone wolf ministry" and talking about group ministry (pack ministry). As a Presbyterian he meant support from other ordained ministers or apprenticeship. As a Baptist it struck me that a Baptist would characterise Presbyterians (generally) as one man ministries. Baptists are much more comfortable with the church members helping out. Then I realised the ordained/laity distinction which is so strong in Presbyterian churches is mostly absent in Baptist fellowships. Then I pondered does the word laity mark out non-Baptists? Maybe not 100% of the time but certainly over 90%.
If church members, after say 5 years are not able to roll up their sleeves and help out in visitation, evangelism and counselling is the church really doing it's job?
If church members, after say 5 years are not able to roll up their sleeves and help out in visitation, evangelism and counselling is the church really doing it's job?