The call to ministry arises from a world in desperate, self-

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Paul Scherer has said: “There is such a thing as a call to the Christian ministry. It comes from the world—a world committing suicide.”

Also attributed to: Paul Scherer

The point

The call to ministry arises from a world in desperate, self-destructive need of the gospel.

Scripture

Matthew 28:19-20Romans 10:14-152 Corinthians 5:20John 3:16

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Ordination · Commissioning · Mission Emphasis

Tone

Sobering · Convicting · Urgent

To tell aloud

under a minute · 18 words

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