With regard to service, the call for an every-member church is a general call for everyone to arise to serve. What it looks like though would differ necessarily from person to person based on his/her God-given abilities, availability, and also season of life. If you are already serving in our church, there is no such expectation to stretch yourself to serve in yet another formal ministry. For many of us with heavy existing commitments, that might actually be unwise!
If you do feel God’s call though, you could always prayerfully take up a different ministry or join a new ministry on top of your existing commitments. But we want to stress that there is no such requirement. Practically, for many of you who are already highly committed in serving, you would primarily be reconsecrating your heart to serve with your gifts more intentionally and purposefully. In some other cases – if you do decide to become part of an interest group – what was perhaps just a leisurely pursuit for you alone may become a far more significant means of bonding, fellowship, and even evangelism. In such a scenario, engaging in these activities with a servant’s heart will not feel like a ‘stretch’, but rather a more purposeful, joyful and life-giving use of your time with others.