⛪️ Practical Church: How to know it’s time to stop that ministry at your church
💡 1 SOLUTION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY
Two signs it’s time to stop that ministry at your church.
1) There is a gap between what people say and what they do about it
Just because people say they like that ministry X is available at the church (and they may very well do!), if people aren’t showing up for it, then it’s not worth keeping (and clearly not enough people like it that much). As leaders, we must resist the urge to be all things to all people. Your church has limited resources, and if those resources aren’t focused, your impact might not be what you wish it to be.
2) If it didn't currently exist you wouldn't start it
Things that were effective in the past might no longer be making the same impact. Asking yourself “would I start this ministry today?” really shows how you feel about it. If the answer is “no,’ it might be a sign to transition away from it.
💬 1 QUOTE FROM A PRACTITIONER
I. Harod J. Warner on the hardest job in ministry:
“One of the hardest jobs in ministry is keeping your own relationship with God where it needs to be.”
💯 1 PRACTICAL RESOURCE FOR MINISTRY
The Bible project produces a podcast (I listen to it every week), videos, graphics, and various other resources about the Bible, its themes, history, and how to understand it. It has been a big help in my preaching and understanding of the Bible. I’ve been a fan of the Bible Project for years and would highly recommend the content they produce.
💪 1 CHALLENGE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY
Take email off your phone. Email is an invited distraction, and being more intentional about when you do (and don’t) check saves you a lot of time each day. You can still check email on your phone via a web browser when necessary, but that added step of friction will stop you from checking it mindlessly.
If you want more time in your day and better focus, restrict your email usage to your computer or tablet only.
P.S. What was Moses' wife, Zipphora, known as when she'd throw dinner parties?
The hostess with the Moses.
