Enter to Worship- Exit to Serve by Ronald K. Gray

Product Description

This book is intended to help the local church realize its destiny. There has been a severe deterioration in our worship and the Church's place in the world. The Body of Christ is struggling today in many places. This is not God's plan for His church! These Biblical principles from the book of Nehemiah can help us grow into the people God intended us to be. I urge you to read and allow the Holy Spirit to make these truths real to you. Apply them in your life and the life of your church and you will see God bring restoration to your life, just as He did to the walls and temple in Nehemiah.

About the Author

Ronald Gray serves the Kingdom of God through sharing the uncompromised Word of God. He has been faithful to his call since 1974. He is on the board of International Outreach Ministries and Charles Simpson Ministries. He is the Director of Mission Growth for IOM leading short-term teams to various countries in the world. Ronald began his ministry with Gulf Coast Teen Challenge in Pensacola, FL. He has served as an Associate Pastor and Senior Pastor. Ronald and his wife Sharon, have lived in the Mobile, AL area since 1995. He and Sharon have two daughters and four grandchildren. Ronald has traveled extensively in the United States and in over 38 countries, spreading the message of the Kingdom of God. Many people have received salvation, healing, restoration and deliverance in their lives.

Q: What is the book about? 

Ronald: While the book’s title puts it in the praise and worship section in book stores, the book is more about the total life of the believer. Nehemiah10:39 is the core scripture for the book’s teachings. Nehemiah had gone to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls and also rebuilt the temple, restoring worship to the people. Worship was centered around sacrifice. I use the different groups pictured in Nehemiah to talk about fundamental areas of the believers life. The scripture says they would not forsake the temple of God. We have forsaken the house of God today. We are so busy with our agendas, we have left the true reason for worship. God is looking for something real from our lives, not just our words.

Q: Why Enter to Worship and Exit to Serve? 

Ronald: The life of the believer comes from our life in God. We bring to Him a sacrifice of our monies, our gifts, our fruit and lay it at His feet. The premise for most Christians today is what can God do for them instead of how can I worship God with all that is within me. The scriptures teach us that everyone has something to offer. When we worship in the fullness of our lives, God then fills us to be able to affect our world. We then exit to serve God through proclaiming His Word, serving those around us and exalting His name in all the earth. Everything we do in church is to help us fulfill God’s calling on our lives in the world.

Q: Why do you talk about money? 

Ronald: The very first thing that was brought into the temple was an offering of grain or corn. This is symbolic of money. I go to Kenya every year and they trade their corn for other items such as meat, oil, etc. God is interested in our money. He speaks of money more than He does either prayer or heaven. I think there has been a lot of negative about money and there has been a lot of error through the years. I hope that what I teach in the book is balanced. Many pastors have said this teaching has helped their churches understand the truth about tithes, first fruits and seed offerings. 

Q: What do you think is the most important chapter of the book? 

Ronald: In over 35 years of full time ministry, I have never heard anyone else teach about porters. In Nehemiah 10:39 it lists porters between priest and singers. I thought that was very interesting and researched porters. It is basically a janitor. So between priests and porters are janitors. Servants that do the basics. People who do ordinary things to keep ministries going. God wants servants. That is a concept that is lost in the big time world of church ministries today. Jesus came to serve. I believe that we can make a difference in our community, our neighborhoods, and our world if we are willing to lay our lives down to serve God.

Q: What do you hope to accomplish with your book? 

Ronald: I hope that ordinary believers will recognize they have something to offer. We can bring our monies and touch the nations. We can bring our gifts and see the power of God touch people and their needs. We can offer our fruit and not wait for the pastors or elders, but be instruments to bring life to those around us who are seeking a relevant relationship with Jesus. The five fold ministries of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher were never supposed to do everything in the church. The church is supposed to be equipped for ministry. Everyone should be able to proclaim the message and everyone should have praise for the God we serve. That should not happen just on Sunday mornings between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. We should be able to give God praise in our homes and throughout the week. I truly believe this can be the church’s finest hour.

Q: Where are these resources available to purchase?  

Ronald: You can obtain this book and many other resources on my web site at RonaldGrayMinistries.org. 

Q: Are there other available resources connected with this book?

Ronald: Yes, I taught my book at a conference and had it professionally recorded on video and audio. These sessions are great for small groups and Bible studies. There is a Study Guide to help the leader go through the sessions. The book and the video provide different insights that will help people to grow into maturity.

My Review
Ronald's book caught my attention because of my love and desire to worship God. I love being in His presence and loving Him, and letting Him love me in return.


There something that Ronald says in Chapter 6, that is so true and I will forever remember these words!

"All places of ministry are not in the limelight. All places of ministry do not win the acclaim and the fame of men, nor get much applause. Some of the most needed ministry is not seen."

Make that a plaque. Hang it on every wall of your house. Make it your screen saver on your computer, iPod, cell phone!


The ministry I feel God has called to me is one of those types of ministries! I organize, lead and arrange a meals ministry at church for those who have had a death in the family, a major surgery or a family emergency. I make calls to the others ladies in the church, set up a schedule of who takes a meal when and what they are taking. 

Ask some of the congregation who is in charge of this ministry... some won't know. They just know that while Mommy Dearest was down in bed recovering from an emergency gall bladder surgery, they had a hot fresh meal on the table.


Does this both me?!? OH NO! I am not sharing this to seem like I am in need of letting the cyber world know that I am working for God. I am not wanting any of you to take out an ad space just to spread the word. (And for the record, not many of the people that I go to church with read my blog so I am not saying it so that they will know either.)


I am simply saying that I have an important job in the body of Christ, though many may not know that my job even exists!


Chapter 6 was my favorite chapter. Ronald reminded me that I need to remember that God has something for each of us to do. My job is important. And it's okay if only HE sees my work!

This books was provided by the author in exchange for my honest opinion.