Following you will find the responses to my survey about Ministry Priorities. Some of them are "tongue-in-cheek" responses, so enjoy them for what they are meant to be. I will share some more as they come in and give you my list next week. Merry Christmas!
I feel that the most important aspect of your life and work is Prayer and Bible Study and after that Our God will guide you as to what you need to do and when .
1. spending time with God in prayer and Bible reading and teaching
2. time with Sonya and your family
3. reaching out to the lost
4. ministring to the people of the church and outside
5. missions
6. preaching
7. involved in community affairs
8. planning of future events of the church
9. supervision of the other staff members
(1) Praying
(2) Bible Study
(3) Sermon Preparation
(4) Preaching
(5) Teaching
(6) Witnessing
(7) Outreach- Prospective Members
(8) Inreach-Members
(9) Missions
(10)Supervision/Planning
listening to member gripes and complaints, trying to keep the peace, trying to keep facilities at the right temperature for everyone, attending all social functions, eating lots of fried chicken and okra, and keeping physically fit in spite of the chicken and okra.
1. Praying
2. Studying the Bible
3. Sermons
4. Counseling
5. Leadership of Church (meetings to guide staff and Church leaders)
6. Visiting the sick (with help from Church leaders)
7. Visiting (the lost and new member prospects)
8. Visit Church members
9. Weddings
10.Funerals
1. Prayer
2. Bible Study
3. Administration
4. Visitation - first to reach the lost, 2nd church members
5. Minister to the sick and those that have lost a loved one
6. Hold the staff accountable (i.e. if they are away from the church why? is it church related or personal?)
7. Refresh and re-new yourself go to a conference or convention.
8. Counseling
9. Spend time with family
10. There will always be other things in the community, in the Church that you need to participate in for enjoyment and as representing Southside in the community.
1. Visit the sick
2. Visit the new prospects
3. Visit the New Members
4. Prepare for Sunday and Wed.
5. TAKE TIME OFF TO REST ! YOU'LL NO GOOD TO GOD OR THE CHURCH IF YOU ARE DEAD !!!!!!!
6. Look for ways to move the CHURCH forward
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I think it is important for your church members to also remember that you have a family that needs you and wants you so after your Bible Study and Prayer and your all around relationship with God, your family ranks pretty high up there!
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