WHERE DO WE START!!
Ministry in todays world looks way different than it did 10 years ago. It is busier for sure. The ability to communicate almost anywhere on the planet, at anytime is one of the biggest changes. Todays Culture expects to have information, at their finger tips (or even voice command) and within seconds. I'm telling you if Google takes 5 seconds to load a page, I'm emotionally distraught. Where does this put you and me?
Drinking from a fire hydrant.
The National Incident Management System, says you can only handle between 3-7 areas at one given time. In an article called "8 Things really efficient people do" says very few can focus on 1 or 2 tasks, that require focus and depth.
In a recent conversation with one of our Student Ministry Workers, I made the comment we need to figure out what we want to do and do it well. And even if we decide that we want to do 4 things, but cant do them well, we either do away or delegate.
Ephesians 5:15-17 (HCSB)
Consistency in the Christian Life
15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.So we must continually be evaluating or reevaluating our efforts and ministries. But that also means doing the same for us as individuals, FIRST.
How are you doing? Are you feeling over whelmed? What are or has God changed your spiritual gifts, you're operating in today. You can take a spiritual gifts quiz here- bring me the results and lets talk.
Take a few moments and pray and revaluate your relationship with God and the Church. Be effective not overwhelmed, God has our back- connect with Him today.
Love Pastor David & Krista and the Boys.
