The Intentional Minister 4 Powerful Steps to Determining, Implementing, and Fulfilling, Your Ministry Priorities By Thomas Goodman 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Introduction To introduce Four Steps to Determining, Implementing, and Fulfilling Your Ministry Priorities “He died climbing!” (A monument reportedly raised in the Alps in honor of a faithful guide who perished while ascending a peak to rescue a stranded tourist.) 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Introduction Inspirational Dissatisfaction – A restlessness of heart that comes from recognizing the distance between where you are and where you want to be. Without it we make truce with the status quo and quit struggling against our shortcomings. With it we have the motivation to make the changes necessary to be all God wants us to be. 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Introduction “The devil will let a preacher prepare a sermon if it will keep him from preparing himself.” – Vance Havner 1 Corinthians 9:24; Col. 1:28-29 My aim is to help ministers convert their inspirational dissatisfaction into a plan for self-improvement. 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Topics of Discussion The Importance of Personal Vision Step 1: Create Your “Ministry Manifesto” Step 2: A Personal Checkup Step 3: Set Goals for Personal Improvement Step 4: Set Action Plans 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Value of Vison “For most of us, it is easier to think about how to get what we want than to know what exactly we should want.” (Robert Bellah, “Habits of the Heart”) Jesus expects us to invest ourselves in the work of His kingdom deliberately – intentionally – with the aim of hearing His assessment, “Well done.” Minister You Admire – Response Minister You Don’t Admire - Response 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Value of Vision – Why You Need a Ministry Manifesto Framework for Ministry Prevent Burnout Better Stewardship Motivating Power Meaningful Productivity Renewed Sense of Dignity A Presentation Tool Freedom From Popularity Rolls Setting Example Definition of Success 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Four Steps to More Effective Ministry Prepare Written Statement of Objectives Examine Opportunities in Church Set Goals in Relation to Your Statement of Objectives Make a Plan of Action For Each Goal Objectives Objectives are timeless and immeasurable declarations of what you believe a minister has been called to be and do. Objectives transcend the circumstances of the church leader’s life or his church field. Objectives come from the Bible Goals Dated and measurable Statements of what you must do in your present church field 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Step 1: Create a Ministry Manifesto Determine exactly what we want to accomplish as ministers Write a declaration of how you want to be remembered as a minister Based on Related Texts summarized in 3-7 objectives 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Step 1: Continued Five Features: Written Unique Timeless Comprehensive Biblically-Based 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Step 1: Continued Unique, Personal Creation Do not begin by determining what congregations want in a minister Adopt a Proven View of Ministry Example: Proclaim, Lead, Care J. Aker – Pastoral, Prophetic, Priestly, Professional, Personal Ernest Moseley Model Proclaim – preach and teach the gospel Lead – the church in achievement of its mission Care – for the church’s members and community members J. Aker’s Model Pastoral – Visitation of members Prophetic – preparation and preaching of sermons Priestly – Planning and Conducting the services of worship (funerals, worship, weddings) Professional – Administration Personal – Developing one’s spirituality 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Step 1: Continued Biblically-Based Demonstration – Example of doctrinal and ethical soundness Proclamation – Making the Scriptures clear and applicable Administration – Managing the church’s affairs Delegation – Equipping believers to minister Supplication – Interceding in prayer 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry Step 1: Continued Christ will judge our stewardship, in part based on the maturity of the people for whom we were responsible. Hebrews 13:17 – “keep watch” comes from the Greek “agrupnousin” – “chasing sleep, sleeplessness.” “They are tireless in their concern for you.” 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry

Sample Manifesto - Pastor I will be an example of authentic Christian Living. Both publicly and privately, I will make the Scriptures clear and applicable to God’s people I will be a good manager of church matters I will train and motivate God’s people to do the work of the ministry I will intercede in prayer for God’s people. 11/23/2018 Rev. Earl J Griffin, Sr., Chair, Committee on Ministry