
When Preaching Solutions, Do These Two Things First
Pastors have a unique, God-given responsibility: faithfully proclaim God’s Word. But with that, it’s helping people see its relevance in
Time. There never seems to be enough of it. And I should know. I’m a creative and I’ve worked in the agency business for 30 years. No one ever gets enough time.
As an underlying foundation, you, as a church communications person, need to give up on trying to gain more time. Instead you need to impose more challenging deadlines for yourself.
Isn’t it amazing that you can be given a deadline and always seem to “just” make it? Our minds somehow know when to crack the whip and get to work so that we barely make the deadline. But often, we get in the habit of being just a little late.
Know those people? The ones who always arrive a few minutes after the set time? Their brains have just been set to activate 5 minutes too late. It usually means that the real deadline isn’t being held accountable.
Learn to set deadlines and be consistent with accountability. It’s easier than creating false deadlines and keeping up with the deceit. It’ll be tough at first but ultimately praised later.
“So what happens if they miss the deadline”? That’s the huge question. Ask them to suggest something first. Then realistically establish the “punishment”. This is tough! But if you don’t hold them accountable; they’ll program themselves to be progressively late. And that’ll ultimately hurt both of you and the ministry. Remember you’re all on the same team.
Pastors have a unique, God-given responsibility: faithfully proclaim God’s Word. But with that, it’s helping people see its relevance in
As a pastor or ministry leader, you wear many hats. That’s an understatement, right? Spiritual shepherd, visionary, counselor, and often
Someone in your community or congregation who wants to know about your church ministries will probably Google you. Then go
Discover your thread®. Be Known for Something® relevant and needed. Pastor, control your church brand and be heard again.
– Discover Your Audience
– Build Your Brand
– Communicate & Be Heard
Communicate so your congregation & community pays attention to your website, social media, & email!
We'll never spam you. Unsubscribe anytime.