ABOUT CHUCK LAWLESS

Chuck Lawless currently serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Seminary.

Seven Steps to Move Members into Ministry

by: Chuck Lawless

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How do you move members into ministry? The leader’s task is to help members find their role, challenge them to serve, equip them, and hold them accountable.

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