STEP 10: INVOLVEMENT IN MINISTRY. A critical part of any training process is the application of that training in real ministry situations. As we noted in Ephesians 4:11-13, training is not an end in and of itself but is designed so that that the saints can do the work of the ministry. The mentor, therefore, should be looking for the right opportunity to lead you out of the training stage proper and into concrete ministry and service. As the mentor begins to evaluate your gifts and interests, then he can suggest areas of ministry that would be a good fit for you. Notice on Chart 1 that the three categories of ministry in Stage IV correspond with the vision of Uptown Church (a) Loving Witness, (b) Helping Neighbor, (c) Transforming Community.
