So I was checking out the websites of a few churches the other day, just browsing through their upcoming events. You know, to get a feel for what the modern church is focusing on.

The first one? A worship service. Cool. Nothing wrong with that. But that was it. No other events listed.

So I tried another church. This time, I saw:

• Intercessory prayer
• Youth prayer
• Morning prayer
• Thursday morning prayer
• Fasting and prayer
• Anointing night
  …you get the idea. Prayer. Lots of prayer.

Still curious, I moved on to a third church. Here’s what I found:

• Weekend revival
• Prophetic encounter
• Deliverance and worship
• Holiness restored
• Awakening nights

And another one?

• Fasting and prayer again
• Worship nights
• Interceding for the nation
• Waiting for more of the Holy Spirit

I kept seeing the same themes: more power, more anointing, more breakthrough, more of something you supposedly don’t already have.

But then I read Philippians 2:17, and it hit me like a truck.

“But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.”

Hold up. “Service of your faith”?

Service of Your Faith

I dug into the Greek. (Nerd moment. Bear with me.)

The word “service” here is λειτουργία (leitourgia). It comes from laos (people) and ergon (work). So literally, it means “work for the people” — or public service. Like servicing something that belongs to someone. Think: car service.

Imagine your faith is a car. The pastor, teacher, or spiritual leader is the mechanic. They’re meant to service your faith — not constantly tell you to trade it in for a new one.

So what does Paul say he’s doing? He’s being poured out — sacrificed — to service their faith. And not just any vague idea of “faith,” but what Hebrews 11:1 defines as:

“The assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

So when Paul talks about the “service of your faith,” he means:
👉 Helping you stand strong in your assurance.
👉 Strengthening your trust in what Jesus already did.

Now think about the churches I just mentioned. Is that what their events are doing? Or are they constantly making you feel like you’re missing something… and need to chase it?

The Problem with “Chasing More”

Listen — I believe in the prophetic. I believe in anointing. I’ve received and given prophetic words. But there’s a problem.

We’ve built an entire culture of events and services around lack. Around this constant sense that you’re missing something — some power, some touch, some experience. (Read My dear Charismatics, REST!).

So we fast and pray for “more power.”
We gather for “fresh anointing.”,
We wait for another revival,
We cry out for something God’s already given us in Christ.

But here’s the twist:
The purpose of church is not to remind you of what you don’t have.
It’s to remind you of what you do have.

That’s what it means to service your faith.
To strengthen your assurance,
To fuel your confidence,
To say, “You’re not lacking — you’re complete in Christ.”

So… Is Your Faith Being Serviced?

Let me leave you with a simple question:
When you leave church, do you feel like your faith has been serviced?
Do you walk out with more assurance? Or more insecurity?

If your church makes you feel unworthy, always lacking, and constantly chasing something new, then maybe it’s time to ask:
Is this the work of public service — or just public drama?

Because true ministry, like Paul says, is a drink offering — sacrificial, yes — but also refreshing and strengthening to the faith of others.

Philippians 2:17 isn’t about chasing goosebumps.
It’s about servicing the assurance of things hoped for.

That’s what church is for. That’s what ministry is about.
Let’s not forget it.