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<p>28SEP26</p><p><strong>Ministry Multipliers</strong></p><p>We live in a glorious time for ministry.</p><p>Paul had parchment and ink. We have phones, cameras, the internet, translation tools, and AI. We can preach around the world without leaving our homes. <strong>These tools can multiply our reach—but they can never replace real relationships.</strong></p><p><strong>Use the Tools God Has Given Us</strong></p><p>I’m not above using AI. I use it to find information, translate, edit, and help communicate ideas in simple language. Even though I enjoy studying at a collegiate level, I don’t want my message buried under big words.</p><p>Billy Graham understood the importance of communicating so ordinary people could understand. If people don’t understand what I’m saying, I’m not communicating effectively.</p><p>Our goal should be simple: <strong>make biblical truth easier for people to understand, receive, and live out.</strong></p><p>“The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.”— <strong>Psalm 119:130 NKJV</strong></p><p><strong>Technology Is an Amplifier, Not a Substitute</strong></p><p>A website, livestream, phone, or AI tool can extend the reach of ministry. But none of these can replace biblical pastoral relationships.</p><p>We still need people who will go. We still need pastors, elders, missionaries, and sent ones. We still need people who will love, disciple, correct, encourage, and carry burdens with others.</p><p>“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works.”— <strong>Hebrews 10:24 NKJV</strong></p><p>The virtual world can <strong>supplement</strong> real fellowship, but it cannot replace it.</p><p><strong>Ministry Is About Relationships</strong></p><p>The kingdom of God is not simply information. It is relationship—with God and with one another.</p><p>That is why ministry requires love, honor, humility, and service. You cannot build healthy ministry while expecting everyone else to carry your burdens while you refuse to carry theirs.</p><p>“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”— <strong>Galatians 6:2 NKJV</strong></p><p>If we want people to give their time, talent, and treasure, we must be willing to give ours.</p><p><strong>Don’t Build It in the Flesh</strong></p><p>I’ve had to learn that I cannot build what God has called me to build by human connections, money, personality, or manipulation.</p><p>“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, Says the LORD of