The Benefits of Serving God in Your Local Church: This manual is a must read for pastors and church members alike. You will find many answers for why the Word of God, seemingly, is not working in your life. Why you can*t seem to break the cycle of difficulty, and why every day seems like a struggle. Serving in the local church is not an option as many believe. It's part of doing the Word of God. You must be a supply before you can receive a supply, John 15:1-5, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 4:16.