Christian card ministries or letter writing ministries have been an ordinary part of believer's lives ever since the letters of the apostle Paul were first written to encourage those groups of congregants living in places like Galatia, Jerusalem, and Rome.
Letter writing and card making are excellent outreach ministries for shy individuals to participate in. There is a place for every person to serve Christ; one does not need to be aggressively pursuing folks on the street or in public forums in order to be a missionary! Folks can communicate God's love to others in the quiet peace of their homes and be just as effective, if not more so. The apostle Paul's letters were often written from his prison cell; a place seemingly hopeless and without influence on the larger world outside. However, we all know that these letters have impacted millions of believers over many centuries. What seems transitory on the surface may in truth be the difference between eternal life or separation from God for many people.
The primary agenda of a card ministry is to first communicate with church members during the celebration of special events, to encourage people to walk in faith not by sight alone, to sympathize with those members suffering from illness or isolation. It is also a means to further develop intimate, unique relationships with all people connected with that body of believers sending the cards.
A card ministry may also be further developed to include people outside the congregation serving in some form of military capacity, prison, hospital, charity or with those who are suffering from isolation due to fragile health. Card ministries can include any form of communication made with government officials, media, other church congregations or missionaries. The possibilities of outreach in such a venture are only limited by the imagination and time constraints of those conducting such a ministry.
The primary agenda of a card ministry is to first communicate with church members during the celebration of special events, to encourage people to walk in faith not by sight alone, to sympathize with those members suffering from illness or isolation. It is also a means to further develop intimate, unique relationships with all people connected with that body of believers sending the cards.
A card ministry may also be further developed to include people outside the congregation serving in some form of military capacity, prison, hospital, charity or with those who are suffering from isolation due to fragile health. Card ministries can include any form of communication made with government officials, media, other church congregations or missionaries. The possibilities of outreach in such a venture are only limited by the imagination and time constraints of those conducting such a ministry.
Easter Card Examples:
- Make a Lenten Card Featuring Palms - for Palm Sunday
- Learn to craft Christian Cross Cards - for any occasion or Easter
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