Part 5 – Ministry with the Gospel at the Center

A.What is the Gospel?

   1.The Message of the Gospel

      a. A message of good news

      b. A message about Jesus Christ

      c. A message about historical events

      d. A message about salvation

   2.Our Response to the Gospel

      a. Faith

      b. Repentance

B. The Characteristics of the Gospel

   1. It is of first importance

   2. It is exclusive and necessary

   3. It is universal

   4. It is not to be changed

C. The Gospel’s Impact upon Ministry

   1. It is the content of our message

   2. It brings focus to our ministry

   3. It motivates our ministry

   4. It provides our identity in ministry

   5. It frames our ministry to one another

D. How to Keep the Gospel at the Center