The Work of Ministry

When it comes to public service, oft-times there is a huge disparity between the man and his office. Take for example Margaret Thatcher of whom a movie was recently made called, “The Iron Lady.” In public she was a strong, unwavering leader of conviction. In fact, so strong was her persona that she was labeled “The Iron Lady” by her opposition. et privately, in her marriage and personal life, she wasn’t “The Iron Lady.” And from this we understand that there is a distinction that can be made between the individual and the office he/she holds or even the man and then the minister/servant which they must be in office.

From this a distinction can be made between the man who holds an office in the church and the minister who carries out the tasks of an office. With the former we are dealing with the person as they are in private. With the latter, the person as they hold office and so serve the Lord. Colossians 1 outlines the minister or servant which every deacon ought to aspire to.