Hello everyone. Praise the Lord!
Here is a small article about the church laymen.
SERVING AS A LAY PERSON.
Don't ever get the idea that serving the Lord as a layperson is less important than being a pastor or missionary. God calls and uses people in a lay capacity as surely as He uses people called "reverend" or "doctor." In fact, there are some tasks that can be done only by laypeople. Many individuals can be reached for Christ only by fellow workers on the job or friends in the neighborhood. They would never set foot in a church or talk to a pastor, and if they're going to hear the gospel, they'll have to hear it from a layperson. Thank God for the work He has accomplished over the years through laypeople!
Nehemiah, as a layman, was perfectly suited for his calling. He could approach the people of Jerusalem as one of their peers. Unlike the priests or scribes, Nehemiah could challenge the people from an equal footing. He could stand among them as a true fellow worker and lead them by example in a uniquely effective way.
- The Making of a Champion, by Dr. Lester Sumrall
William James Roop
