This study source was downloaded by 100000802832151 from CourseHero.com on 11-14-2022 01:15:42 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/28121518/CHMN-201-Ministry-Essentials-Paperdocx/ Essentials of MinistryCHMN 201-D06 LUONovember 18, 2017This study source was downloaded by 100000802832151 from CourseHero.com on 11-14-2022 01:15:42 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/28121518/CHMN-201-Ministry-Essentials-Paperdocx/Part One: A Summary of Earlys and Gutierrezs EssentialsEach of us who follow Christ have been placed on earth for a specific purpose. Throughout our lives, God allows us to go through a process that will equip us for the calling that He has placed on our lives. It is important to remember that our Creator has designed us to perform that mission to which we are called. However, we must begin serving the Lord with our abilities as He gives us opportunity so that we may learn how to serve others and, in the process, glorify God.Once we realize the call of God, it is up to each of us to prepare for that calling. We should humbly thank Him for allowing us to serve Him. Acknowledging the Holiness of God will increase our awareness of His divine purpose for our lives and empower us to do the work that He has positioned us to do.After we have begun the process of preparing our hearts for