Although Christian ministry is rightfully considered part of Body Life, we find it is so ignored in the modern church that it should be considered on it's own.
Gives outlet and an unselfish purpose to the other means of growth.
Apart from ministry, the means of growth will tend to be viewed as purely self-serving tools, and thus will not result in growth. Because people do not believe that ministry fulfills them, they neither initiate nor persist in it. Ignorance of the Body concept taught in Scripture. People with an institutional church background often think that no one is able to minister except the clergy. Misunderstanding about the degree of emotional or spiritual maturity required for ministry.