권사(勸事, Exhorter)

권사(勸事, Exhorter)는 목사를 도와 교인들의 가정을 방문하고 그들의 어려움이나 생활환경 등을 돌보며 기도하고 전도하며 질병으로 고통받는 교우들을 문병하는 평신도의 직분이다. "She exhorted all of us to do our very best." 그녀는 우리 모두에게 최선을 다하라고 강력히 권고했다. 관련 표현: urge: 'exhort'와 유사하게 강하게 권하다는 뜻을 가지고 있습니다. exhort to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something: exhort someone to do something The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot. An exhorter is a person who strongly encourages, advises, or persuades someone to do something, often with a focus on uplifting, inspiring, and motivating others. The term is derived from the verb "exhort" and can be used in a general sense or, in a religious context, specifically refer to someone who shares spiritual encouragement and guidance. Key characteristics of an exhorter: Strong encouragement: They provide powerful motivation and urge others toward a specific action or belief. Earnest advice: An exhorter offers strong counsel, often by finding relevant examples or scripture to guide others. Inspiration and upliftment: They aim to instill hope, courage, and a sense of purpose in those they encourage. Relationship building: Particularly in a spiritual context, exhorters build relationships and are often involved in counseling or discipleship to support others. Affirmation: They affirm a person's inherent worth, not just their accomplishments, making them feel valued and capable. Examples of usage: A leader who strongly encourages their team to meet a challenging goal. A teacher who uses enthusiastic instruction to motivate students to learn a new skill. A minister who provides spiritual counsel and hope to members of their congregation facing difficulties.