Here's the final part 3 of 3 posts on some brutally practical tips on managing your ministry life.WHAT'S YOUR STRATEGY TO KEEP UP WITH EMAIL?I hate a cluttered inbox. I try and keep mine to 200 or less. Maybe that's cluttered for you. Maybe that's a … [Continue reading]
MANAGING YOUR MINISTRY LIFE: TIME (2 of 3)
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Next up:HOW DO YOU BUDGET YOUR TIME, OR WHAT DOES THE AVERAGE WEEK LOOK LIKE FOR YOU.1. Let's not talk about my average week. Depending on the season, it's stupid. ha ha. pray for me. Some days I should be asking you this question, not writing … [Continue reading]
MANAGING YOUR MINISTRY LIFE: DIRECT REPORTS (1 of 3)
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Recently, I got this e-mail:Brian, I saw that your role seems similar to the one I am serving in. I'm wondering if I could ask you three questions: 1. What are you doing to develop your direct reports?2. How do you budget your time, or what does … [Continue reading]
WHEN RELATIONSHIPS GET FUNKY
January 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
It's inevitable that in life, and especially in ministry, things will get funky between you and someone else. It will happen in your family, your marriage, your work, your team... pretty much your everything. Where there are relationships, there … [Continue reading]
PRAYER CARDS & HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
January 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
Just yesterday I asked students to turn in written prayer requests as a way to start off 2013 right. I invited them to write down an invitation to ask God to move in their life in a specific area. Some students did nothing with them, but some dove … [Continue reading]
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