In our meetings, worship is participatory. God uses different people and different modes to convey His message. Although pastors offer public leadership they are not priests. Christ is our chief priest, and through work and worship -each Christian bears Christ’s truth to others. Some persons are called to special ministry, but all are called to general ministry and in open worship may voice particular concerns. Such prophetic ministry edifies the congregation (I Corinthians 14:3). Should you be a message-bearer sometimes? These questions may prepare you to be.

1) Is Sunday worship a prayer concern during the week?

2) Do you pray for Spirit-led worship and ministry?

3) Do you enter worship reverently and expectantly?

4) Do you receive what God says through others?

5) Are you willing to be a message-bearer?

6) Will you bear the weight of a concern for weeks or months until God's opportune time? Or let your ministry arise quickly at a meeting gathered in the Lord's power?

7) Will you speak as distinctly, concisely, fervently, and compassionately as possible, trusting God for results?

8) Are you willing to apply any message to yourself first?

9) Are you willing to bear God's message privately as well as in public?