I’m the President–Who Are You?

What’s your ministry title? Have you stopped to ask why you should even have a title?

Few people ask the big question contained in one small word–"why!"

Why do you have a title? Do you have titles because the authorities require it? Does the government mandate that your title be on your stationery, promotional material, or web site?

Most likely, not! Ponder this with me.

In the early church, was Paul the Vice President (VP) of outreach and Peter, the VP of disciple-making? No! Why did the New Testament church have few titles other than apostles, disciples, pastors, evangelists, and teachers?

In my culture, the government does require a title in official reports, but nowhere else!

Does your title enhance your work under God? Is your title helping you walk closer with the Lord?

Personally, I feel a title creates separation between me and others. So, I choose not to mention my title to others. This is my personal conviction. I came to this conclusion because I stopped and asked–why?

Does your title give you a sense of self-importance? What happens in your heart when your title is mentioned?

Think about what goes on inside your heart. Do others need to know your title to respect you?

Think about it practically. Does your title erode your family time or take you away from home too much? Do people you hardly know want to spend time with you because you are an important person?

Titles can be a trap. Think it through!

Scripture to Ponder: Ephesian 4:11

And He gave some to be apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers.

Key Lesson: Before using titles, find a biblical basis for their need. You may find a flatter structure invites more unity and ownership.