In essence, the meaning of ministry is to do _ . For a Christian, then, ministry means _ .

• A. Worship; Praise
• B. Service; Christian service
• C. Mission; Evangelism
• D. Leadership; Service

Answer: (B)

Ministry is about serving others. When we talk about ministry, the core idea is putting hands and feet to faith by meeting needs, building up people, and acting as Christ’s representatives in the world. For a Christian, ministry means Christian service—using gifts, time, and opportunities to serve others in love as a response to Jesus.

This fits Jesus’ example and teaching, where greatness in the kingdom is measured by service, not by status (for instance, Jesus washing disciples’ feet and his paradoxical statement that He came to serve). Believers are equipped to serve through various gifts so the body of Christ can be built up, which is the practical expression of ministry.

Worship and praise focus primarily on honoring and adoring God, which is essential to faith but not the defining activity of ministry itself. Mission and evangelism center on proclaiming the gospel, which can be part of ministry but emphasizes a specific goal. Leadership and service would misplace the emphasis on leadership rather than the activity of serving. Therefore, the best fit is service—Christian service.