Reality drives ministers doubly insane. We have to deal with our own workflow, projects, and due dates, which is enough to keep most other professionals in their offices 60-80 hours a week. But we ministers also have to deal with the workflow, projects, and due dates of the people to whom we minister. Churches and parachurch ministries are voluntary societies, which means that, whether we like it or not, the people we work with do not have to be a part
of our ministry. Our normal insanity is compounded, and we often get burnt out. Reality drives ministers doubly nsane.
Thankfully, part of the answer is found in the problem itself. In fact, in good Baptist form, I have hidden the five steps to a peaceful ministry day there: Reality Drives Ministers Doubly Insane.
The Five Steps to a Peaceful Ministry Day:
Schedule:
- Rest first
- Driving second
- Maintenance third
- Due dates fourth
- “Important” things last
The steps are designed to be used at the beginning of every ministry day. We will unpack these basic steps together over the next few weeks. They are the first steps to practicing peace.
Needed for next time: notebook paper and something with an alarm feature, like a cell phone.
[Originally posted at peacefulministry.blogspot.com]
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