Ministry is for Christian leaders; not for Christian followers.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not sure

Answer: (B)

Ministry is for every believer, not just those in formal leadership. Scripture presents the church as a body where each member uses the gifts the Spirit gives to serve others and build up the body. Leaders have the important role of equipping and shepherding, but the actual work of ministry—teaching, encouraging, serving, evangelizing, showing mercy, and sharing the gospel—belongs to all who follow Christ. For example, Ephesians 4:11-12 shows Christ giving gifts to people to equip the saints for ministry, not to keep ministry confined to pastors; 1 Peter 4:10 urges each believer to use their gifts to serve others; 1 Corinthians 12 describes the body with many members all contributing; the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 calls all believers to make disciples. If you belong to Christ, you participate in ministry in some form.