My friends at SermonCentral.com refreshed an article that Tim and I wrote several years ago. It includes a list of 10 ways to wake up your church. Here’s an excerpt:
“Many excellent ministries may fit your church’s mission and vision, but if God hasn’t also helped identify a leader for that ministry, it’s probably not the right time to launch. Often, ministries begun prematurely end up on a staff person’s plate. Unless you plan to remove another ministry function from your or your staff’s responsibilities—and that’s a valid consideration—don’t commit to starting a program without first selecting a leader…
“Identifying leaders before starting new programs forces you to focus on the Church’s primary purpose—to fulfill the Great Commission. Don’t just evaluate every ministry proposal, weighing whether or not it fits the church’s mission, vision, and values; determine if there’s someone to effectively lead this ministry.”
Check out the top 10 list and the full article on SermonCentral.com.
