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What Are Your Goals For 2010

Write the vision and make it plain . . . (Habakkuk 2:2)

On the first Sunday in a new year, pastors all around the globe preach sermons about how we (Christians) should leave behind those things that have been a hindrance to us. My question to senior pastors is, “What are your goals for 2010.” Have you written a plan to make your ministry a better place of worship? What has hindered your ministry and what will move it forward?

Even if you pastor the church that is the model for ministry in your area, there’s always room for improvement.

What Went Well Last Year?

Every organization does some things well. Take some time to look at the things your ministry did well.

What were the highlights of your services/programs/internal ministries (auxiliaries)?
What things do people talk about when they complement your ministry?
What do people look forward to when they come to your church?
What does your church do that others try to emulate?

What Didn’t Go Well Last Year?

Can you take a good objective look at things that are hindering your personal ministry and your church’s ministry? It is easy for you to see the things that need to be improved or changed.

What are some things that need to be changed about your church?

Do your services start and end on time, or are you constantly late starting and always going over?
Are your ushers and greeters friendly or are your members afraid of them?
Are your ministry leaders qualified for the ministry they lead?
Is your staff efficient – do they return phone calls and answer e-mails in a timely manner?
Do you have qualified counselors or do they need training?
Does your ministry make visitors feel comfortable?
Do you have a system to follow up with visitors?

How Do You Plan To Improve Your Ministry?

Hopefully you have given some serious thought to improving your ministry this year. Take a good look at the good, the bad and the ugly. Get rid of those things – people, issues or programs – that don’t benefit the ministry. Take steps to initiate programs, etc. . . that will help your ministry.

Most importantly, be courageous enough to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and make the necessary changes. Lots of people say they want change, just not when it comes to them.

These are just a few things to get you started. Your list is probably already someplace in your head. Write it down and make a plan. Your ministry will be the better for it.

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