The Ministry of Caring

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

-John 13:34-35

Jesus instructed His followers to love one another. The New Testament speaks of the church as the context where biblical love should be practiced in its highest form. When the New Testament writers speak of love, they use language that brings to mind unity among members and reliance upon one another. Nowhere do we find language that would encourage or affirm individuality. This is the purpose of our caring ministry. We should take the initiative in caring for one another. This is accomplished through times of fellowship and through established relationships that enable us to serve one another.