Date
4-1-1996
Department
Seminary
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Frank J. Schmitt
Primary Subject Area
Religion, Clergy; Religion, General
Recommended Citation
Harris, Mark Alan, "The Institution of an Equipping Ministry Utilizing Spiritual Gifts to Overcome the Pastor/Laity Dichotomy" (1996). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 258.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/258
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to research and develop an equipping ministry based on the doctrine of the priesthood of the believer emphasizing spiritual gifts. A 27-item Lay Ministry Survey was completed by 99 men and women at four North Carolina churches. Findings indicate that 43 percent of the respondents believe ministry should be performed by professional pastors. Research reveals that the professional pastor and laity have received a call to serve God by spiritual gifts. The church's responsibility is to affirm the call of believers to serve God through their spiritual gifts.
