Service Is As Service Does

<I>Service Is As Service Does</I> accents the practical and diverse character of ministry. Initially the text sketches Jesus' life as a prime incentive. After that it considers Charles Sheldon's In His Steps as an extended case study. </P><P>Then in turn it takes up fourteen avenues of service. In particular these concern prayer truth celebration forgiveness proclamation civility triad (consisting of faith hope and love) deeds calling friendliness burden bearing justice mercy and creativity. A varied selection it is calculated to achieve three noteworthy purposes. First to expand the range of service. Second to enhance our appreciation of its critical importance. Finally to identify some of the factors that led to success. </P><P>In metaphorical terms let us wrap towels around our waists and wash one another's feet (recalling an incident in Jesus' life and ministry). The remainder amounts to commentary. </P>