Questions..

Since when is "ministry" defined by what goes on inside our four walls?

Isn't "ministry" walking beside someone?

Wasn't Jesus' "ministry" defined by meeting the needs of thouse OUTSIDE four walls? The sick, hurting, poor, starving, outcast, widowed?

Is an amazing sound and light show with $$$'s of equipment a ministry?

Is an extravagent Christmas pageant a ministry?

Is meeting together, drinking coffee, and gossiping about other members of the church a "ministry?"

Just wondering.