What Does It Mean To Do This Ministry?

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In these uncertain times of economic depression, one source for peace is a constant----the Bible. Eighteen months ago, God gave me the plan to do this ministry, and has been showing me new ways to impact lives for His glory.

So where do you start when beginning a ministry like this? Prayer is the key to make sure God wants you to do this type of ministry. It can be daunting at times but it is very rewarding if you trust God and obey what He tells you.

After praying about this ministry, look in thrift stores around you for used Bibles to give away. If they are in disrepair, you can use rubber cement to fix them unless they are too far gone. Churches are another resource for Bibles. Some have Bibles stored away for sales they do from time to …show more content…

Once you have Bibles to work with, divide your city into districts you are going to visit with Bibles. This makes it less daunting instead of looking at a whole city and thinking 'I can't do that'. Personally, I like to walk when I hand out Bibles because I can find people who need Bibles as I walk rather than taking a car and missing out on opportunities to minister to people's needs. Doing it this way, I have found people crying on their front porch and other places who took a Bible and let me pray with them about their need.

When I approach merchants, I use a soft-sell approach. I explain the ministry after I introduce myself and then ask if they would like a couple of Bibles to hand out to others for free? If they say no, be gracious and wish them a nice day. Keep a journal of what you feel and where you go, as well as a record of each place that accepts Bibles to give out. This will be interesting to read later on as a record of what you have done with the Lord's help and for His …show more content…

What counts is your attitude as you give Bibles out and that you care about those you encounter. The Bible says that everywhere Jesus went He did good. Everywhere He went was a ministry opportunity, and that is what we must do as we pass out Bibles and minister to the needs of others.

Go on Twitter and Facebook and anywhere else you can do it and keep people updated about what God is doing in this ministry. Be open to God's leading to show you new ways to glorify God. Ministry is a process and sometimes you need to develop relationships with people before you can minister to them. They want to see that you are genuine and sincere, and that you care about them as a person before they may let you give them a Bible or pray with them. Remember, you are not just giving away Bibles but planting seeds in the hearts of people whether you give them a Bible or not.

Use events in your city like parades, swap meets etc. to pass out Bibles. Make sure it is not done because you want the credit but because you want to bring people to have have a personal relationship with God. If you always glorify God in what you do, He will bless you

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