Mid-Week Minutes 9.14.11

Mid-Week Minutes 9.14.11

Churches mentioned in the video: Oakwood Baptist Church, KC, MO: Steve Freels, Pastor Pisgah Baptist Church, Excelsior Springs, MO: Doug Richey, Pastor Christ Covenant Church, North KC, MO: Eric Adams, Pastor Harvest Bible Chapel, Olathe, KS: Jeff Terrell, Pastor Countryside Church, Olathe, KS: Mike Summers, Pastor John Crawford, Pastor, new church plant in Overland Park, KS Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, KS: Rick Holland,...
An Ordinary Pastor’s Quarterly Planning

An Ordinary Pastor’s Quarterly Planning

This week I will spend the better part of a morning reviewing major personal and ministry goals from the past three months and evaluating what I should focus on over the upcoming three months. I make these plans in theological pencil, recognizing that God riules over every detail in both the short and long term ““ I am desperate to avoid presumption (James 13-17). At the same time, I want to be wise and intentional about the life and ministry God has entrusted to me as a stewardship. So what will I do this Thursday morning in evaluation and planning. Pray. This is more than an obligatory beginning step; it is a cry to an almighty God from a desperate heart that is deeply affected by His merciful grace, seeking wisdom and leadership from the one who is all-knowing. I dare not plan without a spirit of dependency, and dependency is deepened when I humble my heart in prayer. Review my long-range goals. I base these on the providential roles I have (husband, father, pastor, etc), as well as key verses that describe God’s desires for me inch of these roles. Some of my roles have been broken down into additional categories (i.e., pastor: teacher, shepherd, staff supervisor, etc.). I often find myself revising these long-term goals, seeking greater clarity insight of providential circumstances, better understanding gained through the study of Scripture, the passing of time and gaining specific experience. My aim is to to be practical in how I apply God’s word in each of the roles God has blessed me. Review my annual goals.  Each year I...