Video Notes: Ministry Science Social Workers

Ministry Science Social Workers

Understanding the Intersection of Ministry, Hospitality, and Social Work

What is Ministry Science?

Ministry Science is the study of how ministry practices engage with and impact human flourishing.

It integrates spiritual care, leadership, and practical actions to meet the holistic needs of individuals.

Key Focus Areas: Spiritual care, community leadership, practical and emotional support, hospitality, and compassion.

Objective: To use ministry practices to foster healing, growth, and transformation.

What is a Social Worker of Social Sciences?

A social worker in social sciences helps individuals, families, and communities navigate life's challenges by providing support, resources, and advocacy.

Key Roles: Helping people cope with difficult situations, providing practical support, addressing social issues, and advocating for vulnerable populations.

Objective: To improve quality of life and support well-being through structured interventions.

What is a Host Minister?

A Host Minister is a clergy member “given to hospitality” (Romans 12:13, WEB).

Leverages hospitality as a tool for ministry to connect Christians and serve those in need.

Opens homes to provide ministry care to the hurting, refugees, displaced, or homeless, using hospitality to show Christ’s love.

Survey of the Old Testament Understanding of Hospitality

Key Themes: Treating the stranger with dignity, offering food, shelter, and care as acts of faith.

Leviticus 19:34 (WEB): "The stranger who lives as a foreigner with you shall be to you as the native-born..."

Genesis 18:1-8 (WEB): Abraham’s hospitality to three visitors, welcoming God’s messengers.

Survey of the New Testament Understanding of Hospitality

Early church modeled hospitality through shared homes and resources, offering care to others.

Matthew 25:35-36 (WEB): "I was hungry, and you gave me food; thirsty, and you gave me drink..."

Hebrews 13:2 (WEB): "Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers; some entertained angels unawares."

Hospitality Ministry Needed in Today's World

Host Ministers can fill the gap by offering ministry hospitality through a church program or in their community, temporary shelter, spiritual care, and support to those in need.

Working with local people in communities. 

Increasing displacement due to war, natural disasters, and economic instability.

Hospitality as a tool to share Christ's love and spread the Gospel.