Monday, January 26, 2015

How African Ministries Are Beneficial To The Society

By Janine Hughes


A larger percentage of countries in this continent practice Christianity. African ministries are instrumental in ensuring the scripture is preached in every part of the continent. This is definitely important in helping people grow spiritually. When you get to hear the good news at a young age, you will become fond of it and it will become part of you.

The bible is what guides all the Christians in the world. It states that people should help spread what they know about God. This motivates many people who have the will to tell people about what they know. For this to be done a lot of planning needs to happen. You need to strategize on how to reach the lot of people in an area.

The lives of many people are often touched when God is involved in these programs. You will notice that many people will get saved. They may not have a place to gather together to share their faith. This is definitely important. A temporary structure can be built to act as a church for the people in the area. Later on, something more permanent can be set up.

Some individuals just wake up and decide that they can preach. I clearly understand that it is a calling. However, it is best when proper training is received. Poverty in a number of regions in Africa may cause most people to lack this training. There some organizations that may offer free training for such individuals. They should definitely take advantage of this.

These ministries also offer training programs to youth. The youth in every society have a lot of potential. They can offer so much that the older society cannot deliver. When they receive training from church, they will be equipped to spread this word anywhere. This can be to their friends and also when sent on a number of missions especially in schools.

To minister to people you need to be there for them and offer a shoulder to lean on. Help them out and they will be forever grateful. Some missions give food to those who are in dire need of it. Giving them food while telling them about food helps both the body and soul. This will easily motivate more people to come because their food problem will be dealt with for a while.

You must have noticed that countries that are outside Africa go out of their way to come and spread the gospel here. This offers a lot of help as the more people doing this work the better. Concerts by gospel artists can be held in churches. Orphans can also benefit because they will be provided for. Preaching can be done in church because they profess their faith.

When the life of a person is changed through this he or she will definitely want the same to happen to someone else. It is an urge that will be somehow irresistible. God is the only answer to the problems humanity faces. Getting his word across every nation may help heal our land. Get involved with any outreach that can help you be a blessing to someone.




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