Your Ministry Matters

Pilgrimage With Purpose - (a note from the desert...)

After a couple weeks into this time of separation, I believe the word is, "He has stilled and quieted my soul".  It's hard not to look to the "end" of this time, but I have come to see, (or at least have begun to see), as the Psalmist in chapter 31 said, "My Times Are In His Hands".  That's tough for a guy who starts reading a book by looking at the last page!

2 Cor 4:8-11

8    We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9    persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed--
10    always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
11    For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

Verse 11 seems to say it best as I consider the timing and purpose of this experience... "that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh".  Truly, that's what I desire more than anything else.  I want Jesus to be seen, as through this time my flesh and person becomes less and He all the more glorified.

The heart of the message of the "Ministry Of The Helper" is that ministry starts and ends where you are and with what you have.  This works for me too.  My ministry that is in front of me: the Lord.  My ministry that I have at hand: the Lord.  My trust is that I am in His hand and He will be glorified.

While the Lord and I are consumed with each other as He is working in my life, the work goes on in remote places of the earth.  You can not stop the Word.  It doesn't return empty.  It IS life.

We continue to rejoice that the Lord is glorified through the teaching in the book, Your Ministry Matters, in several countries.  Our wonderful foreign contacts have offered their prayers for us, and a commitment to continue teaching this life changing message to prepare the church for harvest and revival.  Truly, those with eyes to see are laying a foundation of service in the awakening of the "Ministry Of The Helper".

I'll try to stay in contact as I am able.  My commitment to the Lord, and the work, and Word He has committed to me remains unscathed.  If all I have ever done is all Jesus has for me to do, then I am thankful to have done His will.  If He has more for me to do according to His sovereign will and grace, then I am thankful to do His will.

"My Times Are In His Hands"

 

Effective Immediately... Medical Sabbatical.

Please take a few minutes to read about some important changes for Vicki and I. 

Effective immediately I will be going on a 6-12 month medical sabbatical.  (Don’t let the word medical scare you too much.)  I’m not dying, but according to 3 doctors I’m not superman, who’d have thought?  The Doctors have deemed it necessary that I take some time to heal.  They want me to leave my post as “Senior Pastor” during that time.  For the next 6-8 weeks we’ll be gone from the State of Iowa, seeking the Lord, resting, and healing.  After that we’ll continue to follow the Lord and the Doctors orders.  If more time away is in order, then that’s what we’ll do.

 

All that said, the work of YMM that’s in motion, needs to stay in motion.  We were just able to fund a “Helps” seminar, taught by nationals, for September in Uganda.  The Philippines has one scheduled for late August and they continue to use our material in their Bible schools.  India does ongoing teaching on “Helps” in the colleges and also seminars for Pastors. 

 

Our recent trip to the Philippine bore incredible fruit.  A senior leader from the Assemblies of God attended and saw the need for a greater number of ministers to be taught.  The Philippines Assembly of God has invited me to speak to the second largest gathering of A/G pastors in the nation next April!  We are working on funding this already.  Please pray about being a part.

 

Even if I don’t do a lot of traveling myself, the Lord has multiplied our efforts by giving us great contacts in these and other countries who see the need to lay this foundation for a great last days harvest.  Your faithful giving means the saving of MANY souls.  Thanks for being a part.

 

The BOOK - “Your Ministry Matters” is at Amazon, Barnes and No 

ble, and your favorite bookstore.  (Your bookstore will probably need to order it for you.)  That helps us cause a demand that gets it on local bookstore shelves.

 

Future communication and giving needs to be directed to:  Your Ministry Matters, 1414 Lynne Drive, Adel, IA, 50003 (Checks can also be made to YMM)

 

Vicki and I love and appreciate you and are thankful for your partnership!

 

A Servant Among Equals,

 

Ted Brancheau

Your Ministry Matters

1414 Lynne Drive

Adel, IA  50003

"Your Ministry Matters" - PHILIPPINE SEMINAR REVIEW

PASTOR MELKY STANDING NEST TO ME. (2nd from right)

Hello Pastor Ted!

Kamusta?  It was indeed a great privilege to be imparted by your end time teaching for an end time harvest on the “Ministry of Helpers.” Thank you very much for taking your time for us, building us unto greater usefulness for God’s glory and kingdom. Our church is not yet that big but EVERYONE now is excited to do anything for the Lord specially that now almost all of them understood that every ministry matters. For me personally, I have been touched in the area allowing my liver or lungs to function (SEMINAR EXAMPLE) even if I’m not around. Now I have the freedom to travel around propagating this wonderful teaching especially here in the Davao region. Please extend my warm regards to Obie and his wife and of course to sister Brancheau and to every saint there. Till my next e-mail.

In Christ’s love, Pastor Melky and Agnes Golvin

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If you’re interested in material of having me come teach this message in your church go to http://www.yourministrymatters.com/ and click on the appropriate link.

If you are interested or know someone who is, (or should be), pass along this link.  It is a short 4 minute introduction about the Ministry Of HELPERS in Scripture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8udUx7cnOQ&feature=player_embedded

YMM Book Review - By Bob Moody, Pastor and Author

"Your Ministry Matters"

really matters!

Many books are written about different aspects of ministry.  Almost all of them deal with leadership rather than ministry. The subtitle of this book; “From the Parking Lot to the Pulpit” says it all.  Ted Brancheau explains in a very understandable way the promise of God’s direction and anointing for all servant ministry. This book will encourage new believers, energize tired believers and help pastors put it all together.

Bob Moody, Pastor and Author 

Pastor of Joy Fellowship in Indian River, MI.

                              

                              

                              

                       

We Need One Another!

Each of us should be men and women under authority.  In Matthew 8, Jesus commended the centurion for his understanding of this truth.  For one to have authority, one must be under authority.  In other words, you can’t be a leader unless you’re a follower.  You may say, “I don’t want to be a leader”!  Sorry, as a believer, it’s part of the job description.  We already covered this!  If you’re a part of the body of Christ on the earth today, you’re a part of the disciple-making process.  As a believer, you are a disciple, which means you’re an active learner and student of the Word and follower of Jesus Christ.  As a disciple, you should be sitting at the feet, so to speak, of those Jesus has set into the church to equip the saints (Ephesians 4:11–12).

As a disciple, you should be personally striving to know Jesus Christ more and more each day.  One of the tools the Lord has given the church to bring that to fruition is each other. We need to be drawing from the wisdom of the more seasoned saints the Lord has called each of us to serve alongside in the body.  

“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” (Proverbs 27:17).

“Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24).

These relationships with more mature believers should never be a substitute for being a part of a local church.  They should be in addition to being an active, vibrant, committed member of a local fellowship, where you hear the Word of the Lord taught by a pastor who is called of God and anointed!

Unity doesn’t mean all have the same functions.  Each part of the Body possesses something to add to the benefit of the whole.  We see this inside a local fellowship or church easy enough, but we should also see it church to church.

The truth is, if there are “other” believers around you that don’t attend your fellowship, it doesn’t make them any less a part of the Lord’s Body.  Just like others that are a part of your church, these are “IN” Christ.  We need them like an arm needs an elbow to be complete.  Being “IN” Christ, together, is absolutely the closest union that can exist.  To separate Jesus Christ from you, or you from others in His Body is akin to separating you from you.

How is this kind of UNITY possible?  LIVE the Gospel!  There is power for UNITY. The gospel of Christ, is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. (Romans 1:16)

Your ministry matters!

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If you are interested or know someone who is, (or should be), pass along this link.  It is a short 4 minute introduction about the Ministry Of HELPERS in Scripture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8udUx7cnOQ&feature=player_embedded

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HERE IS A GREAT TESTIMONY FROM A PASTOR WHO

HAD US IN TO TEACH ON THIS TRUTH...

Your Ministry Matters

 How can so many people, be involved in so many churches, in so many places around the world, and not realize that their ministry matters?

 Recently our church had Pastor Ted Brancheau come speak on the subject of ‘Your Ministry Matters’.  The response was very encouraging, it was almost as if ‘the light came on’ for many of our people in relation to the ministry of helps.  In fact, one of our department head leaders was in the process of stepping down from their position.  After listening to Pastor Ted talk about how important their role was, they have since reconsidered, and now serve with more vision and passion than ever before!

 Since then, we have decided to hand out a copy of ‘Your Ministry Matters’ to every person that goes through the new member’s class at our church.  We believe it’s important to instill these truths in our people before they begin serving!

So, I wonder, how many other key leaders, and workers, are serving in local churches around the world out of a sense of obligation, not even realizing how much their ministry matters? 

Daniel Winn

Pastor, Cedar Rapids Family Church

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Pastor TED

 

 

HELPS - A Few Thoughts From The Climbers Handbook

(An EXERPT from the Book, “Your Ministry Matters” AND 30 sec video on book)

As a disciple, a follower, a fellow climber, your focus is now twofold.  You’re focused on the one in line ahead of you.  A good leader is an excellent follower.  A good disciple-makers is an excellent disciple-learner.  The one you are following as he follows Christ will be using all he’s been taught and put into practice to teach you, guide you, and encourage you as together you journey to the Peak, Jesus Christ. 

It’s good to know the one who is helping you to become a disciple believes in you.  You know if the need arises, he’ll pull you upward with all his might.  If you weary, he’ll cheer you on, but he won’t let go of your hand.  He’s not your only focus.  Filled with thankfulness and love, you keep a keen eye on the one behind you.  You’ll encourage that one, as you’ve been encouraged.  You’ll guide him as you’ve been guided.  You’ll teach him as you’ve been taught.  And, if need be, you’ll pull him along as you’ve been pulled.

You’ll refuse to let go.  You know letting go of the one coming after you means the loss of both him and the one coming after him and the one coming after him and on and on.

The stakes are too high, and the love is too strong to deny. Failure isn’t an option.  Eyes fixed on the Peak, one hand stretching forward, and one hand stretching back.  Each traveler in the line is on a personal journey, and yet corporately they travel as one.

A Few Lines From the Climber’s Handbook (The Bible)

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:5–7

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  2 Corinthians 1:3–4

The simplest form of service (HELPS) and leadership you’ll walk in is helping others as you’ve been helped.

You don’t need to work anything up or study for years before being used of the Lord as a servant leader.  Just help others with what you’ve been helped with.  Don’t do it someday.  The ministry of helps IS today.  What’s nearby and who’s nearby?  What service can you perform in the name of the Lord?  Can you open a door? 

Encourage a brother?  Give a kind word?  Comfort a child?  Is there some area of your life you’ve experienced a victory in?  Maybe the Lord has freed you from gossip, drugs, smoking, pornography, or debt.  If so, you’re qualified to help another.  Do it.  The guy behind you is counting on your leadership to help make him a disciple.

Your ministry matters!

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FOR PRAYER and INFO...

If you’re interested in material of having me come teach this message in your church go to http://www.yourministrymatters.com/ and click on the appropriate link.

If you are interested or know someone who is, (or should be), pass along this link.  It is a short 4 minute introduction about the Ministry Of HELPERS in Scripture.  http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=fd8cba67373266062b38

 

 

Disciples Are "Servant" Leaders

(An EXERPT from the Book, “Your Ministry Matters”)

I’m Talking About You

Ah, leaders!  Just the mention of the word leader makes some shrink back in fear and others salivate with desire.  Let’s deal with those who shrink back for now.  In reality, every believer is called to be a leader. 

We’re not all called to be leaders in the traditional sense.  Some are called to more official roles than others but nonetheless, all are called to lead.  Okay, PT (Pastor Ted), how do you figure?  Well, as a member of the body of Christ, a couple of leadership roles come to mind.  These roles automatically come with the territory.

In the Great Commission, the leadership role of making disciples is given to all believers.  In Matthew 28, Jesus commands those who are His disciples (you) to make disciples.  Part of making disciples is leading them in an outward profession of faith and baptism, and then teaching these new disciples to observe all the things Jesus has commanded you—leading them in the truths, duties, and responsibilities of being a disciple.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. Matthew 28:19–20

Obviously, before you can start making disciples, you need to be a part of the process of leading sinners to faith in Jesus Christ.  This is a leadership role to which all believers are called and will be held accountable for in the judgment.  Sadly, various statistics say less than five percent of those claiming to be Christians ever share their faith.

 

“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:18.

The other part of the Great Commission is, "Teaching them to OBSERVE".  Observe what?  

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42

It is teaching these new disciple that they ARE a vital part of the Living, Active, Body of Christ, and as such, EVERY joint supplies and HAS a purpose.  Their ministry matters.

YOUR MINISTRY MATTERS

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If you are interested or know someone who is, (or should be), pass along this link.  It is a short 4 minute introduction about the Ministry Of HELPERS in Scripture.  http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=fd8cba67373266062b38

God Uses "Theys" to Demonstrate His Faithfulness

Acts 2:42 And THEY continued steadfastly in...

I challenged you before to read one of the most skipped over collections of Scriptures in the New Testament.  It’s the genealogy of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospel of Matthew 1:1–16.  In these passages are a whole lot of "THEYS".    

Yes, it’s a bit of a dry portion of scripture depending on your outlook, but it speaks of the faithfulness of God.  He had a vision and dream to make a way for a Savior to reach you with grace.  Each of these listed were a part of fulfilling that dream.  Most are theys that may not be known for the stopping of the mouths of lions, killing giants, or miraculous feats.  Yet without every theys, there is no redemption for you and me.  Those are important theys.

I suspect most of them had no idea salvation would come through their loins.  Most were probably nobody special in their community or temple—common folks, just like the theys of today.  Sure, Abraham knew what he was about, but Ozias?  I think most had no idea the significance their lives held.  Just like many theys today.  They had kids to raise, jobs to work, and struggles to contend with.  Yet God flowed through them because of a promise and a plan to use them to send His Son.

 On our sanctuary wall, we had posted these words: “Fulfilling the Great Commission…Making a Place for Those Who Come After Us.”

You may not see the significance of what you do or even who you are, yet, if you’re a believer, God Himself has set you in His body to glorify Him in the saving of many.  The smile and greeting you give as you open the door to a visitor to your church may just be the contact the Lord uses to ignite the fires of salvation in a heart.  The care you give a child, the floor you clean, the class you teach, the sick you visit, or the prayer you pray has eternal value.  You are a they. 

 Your ministry matters!

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THEY Were in the Old Testament Too!

I’d like to challenge you to read one of the most skipped over collections of Scriptures in the New Testament.  It’s the genealogy of Jesus Christ as found in the Gospel of Matthew 1:1–16.    

If you’re a bit adventurous and have a bend toward being a diligent student of the Word, I have a challenge or assignment for you.  As you read through the next paragraph that contains the roll call of the family tree of our Savior, make a count of how many names in this record you actually recognize. 

You may be acquainted with some, but of those you do recognize, do you know why you do?  Do you know their story?  Go ahead now.  You can do it.  It’ll be fun. I’ve even added some phonetic pronunciations to make it a bit more appealing.  Ready?  Go! 

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; And Judas begat Phares (FAIR-ez) and Zara of Thamar (THAY-mar); and Phares begat Esrom (EZ-rum); and Esrom begat Aram; And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson (nay-AS-sun); and Naasson begat Salmon; And Salmon begat Booz (BOH-uz) of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;  And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia (uh-BIGH-uh); and Abia begat Asa; And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias (oh-ZIGH-as); And Ozias begat Joatham (JOH-uh-tham); and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; And Ezekias begat Manasses (mu-NAS-seez); and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel (zuh-RAHB-uh-bel); And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.   Matthew 1:1–16  (KJV)

Okay.  How did you do?  How many names did you recognize?  Most of us can start off strong with names like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  After that, the names get a bit sketchy and blurry for me.  I started feeling a bit stronger when I came across Ruth, Obed, and Jesse.  Then blank again.  I hope you did better than me!

What’s the point, you ask?  I wanted you to see all the THEYS that have impacted YOUR life—people you may not have even known existed and yet have had a critical role in your eternity.  Your eternity?  How? 

Without them, there is no salvation for you and I.  Take one of them out of the link, and the chain ends.  It ends without getting to Jesus.  It ends before the Christ child has a chance to make His appearance and serve His gift called ransom to man.  Each of these listed was vital to the appearing of our Redeemer.  YOUR MINISTRY MATTERS!!

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FOR PRAYER and INFO...

If you’re interested in material of having me come teach this message in your church go to http://www.yourministrymatters.com/ and click on the appropriate link.

If you are interested or know someone who is, (or should be), pass along this link.  It is a short 4 minute introduction about the Ministry Of HELPERS in Scripture.  http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=fd8cba67373266062b38