In the opening message of our Made for More series, we begin with a foundational truth: Every member is a minister. As the new year settles into everyday life, many of us wrestle with questions of purpose and belonging. Drawing from Ephesians 2:8–10, we’re reminded that while we are saved by grace, we are saved for good works. We are God’s workmanship—His poiema—intentionally designed and placed in the body of Christ for a purpose.
This message challenges the idea that ministry is reserved for pastors or church staff. Scripture shows us that every believer has a role to play, and when we stop seeing church as something we attend and start seeing it as a body we belong to, our purpose shifts from inward to outward. You are not just an attender or a consumer—you are a minister. The question isn’t whether God wants to use you, but whether you’re willing to step into the part He’s already given you.
Discussion Questions:
1. What stood out to you most from this message, and why do you think it resonated with you?
2. Ephesians 2:10 says we are God’s workmanship (poiema). How does seeing yourself as God’s intentional creation shape the way you view your gifts, passions, or even your past experiences?
3. Paul says God placed each part in the body just as He wanted them to be. Where do you sometimes feel like you don’t quite fit—or feel tempted to disqualify yourself? What might God be saying to you through that?
4. The message described ministry as ordinary obedience—small, often interruptive moments. Can you share a time when God used a simple, everyday moment to impact someone (or when you sensed He was inviting you to)?
