By:

Keishon

Aban

Introduction

VIDEO:

What does the Church Mean?

TEXT: Genesis 13

Dynamics of Community Ministry

When you are a part of a community three

(3) things always happens:

Conflict

Unfair treatment

Blessing

Conflict v5-7

Definition:

a struggle for power, property, etc

A strong disagreement between people,

persons or groups

Source:

Merriam-Webster Dictionary © 2015

Conflict v5-7

Unfair Treatment v. 8-13

Joseph – Genesis 37

- Joseph’s dad sent him to check up on his

brothers and the flocks but he was sold into

slavery

- Was placed in prison because he was falsely

accused of rape because he didn’t want to

sleep with his master’s wife

SIDE NOTE

Blessing v. 14-18

1st Peter 4:14 (ESV)

v14 If you are insulted for the name of

Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit

of glory and of God rests upon you

Conclusion & Challenge

Be reminded that community ministry involves:

1. Conflicts

2. Unfair treatment

3. Blessing

Challenge

Romans 12:21