Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord”

Ephesians 1:12
“That we should be to the praise of his glory who first trusted in Christ.”

Col 1:28
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Eph. 4:12-13
“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive."

Matthew 28:19
“The Great Commission” to make disciples.

Acts 11:29; 2 Corinthians 8:4; 1 John 3:17
Ministry of mercy, caring for the poor and needy in the name of the Lord. We are to help unbelievers even if they are non-responsive to the gospel message.