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 "question": "What is the Bible's teaching on ministry and how does it relate to believers' lives?",
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  "What is the difference between serving God and serving others in the context of ministry?"
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 "source_authority": "authoritative",
 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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  "ref": "The Basics — Ministry (canonical doctrine)",
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