The work of lay ministry requires a consciousness of some foundational aspects of ministry. Consciousness in this instance refers to constant awareness and sensitivity that leads to automated compliance.

These are the aspects we are to give attention to so that they will awaken in us and thus become part of our functionality in lay ministry.

The desire to become effective in lay ministry must therefore be backed with a consciousness or constant awareness of the spirit, the ministry of reconciliation, the identity of the church, personal judgment, God’s Eternal purpose, and the ministry of the word. Without this consciousness and understanding, you will not be effective in your practice of lay ministry.

A consciousness of these truths forms the core or basis from which a true lay minister operates.