Which force equips ministers after placement?

• A. The church
• B. The government
• C. The Holy Spirit
• D. Their own abilities

Answer: (C)

The central idea here is that spiritual empowerment for ministry comes from the Holy Spirit. After placement, a minister is equipped not by human effort or institutions alone, but by the Spirit who endows gifts, provides wisdom and discernment, and produces the fruit needed to shepherd, teach, and lead effectively. This divine enablement makes preaching effective, guides decisions, and sustains the minister in ministry beyond natural ability. The church can call and support, and personal abilities matter, but they don’t supply the essential spiritual endowment that enables true ministerial service.