THE 15 CHURCH MEMBERS THAT I AM PROUD OF BY REV. DR. G.O. BAKARE
1. I am proud of Church members who worship God and not their pastors.
2. I am proud of Church members who regularly intercede for the Church and their pastors.
3. I am proud of Church members who regularly attend Sunday and mid-week services.
4. I am proud of Church members who cheerfully give their tithes and offerings to advance the kingdom of God.
5. I am proud of Church members who give generously to the Church without any strings attached or an attempt to manipulate the pastor and Church decisions.
6. I am proud of Church members who identify problems in the Church and offer to be part of the solution.
7. I am proud of Church members who never forget the sacrificial service of their former pastors (especially the retired pastors).
8. I am proud of Church members who respect the authority of their leaders and pastors under Christ.
9. I am proud of Church members who look after the pastor and his family.
10. I am proud of Church members who support fellow members that are in need.
11. I am proud of Church members who see themselves as ambassadors of Jesus Christ and their Church denomination both home and abroad.
12. I am proud of Church members who regularly use their talents and spiritual gifts to advance the kingdom of God through the Church.
13. I am proud of Church members who see themselves as one member of God’s family irrespective of their gender, race, tribe, colour and language.
14. I am proud of Church members who would not plot against the pastor or frustrate his ministry to the Church.
15. I am proud of Church members who would not do Satan’s job for him by causing division or disagreement in the Church.
Read ‘Overcoming the Deceptions of Rogue Pastors, Churches and Christians’ by Gideon Bakare for more reflection.