Not only should we be observant of each person in our ministry, but we must also be aware of each person that helps us create these ministries, as well as maintain them year to year. We as ministers must be willing to be ministers to each person on each committee that is associated with our goals. Deacons, teachers, workers, and other staff members are all integral parts of whatever ministry we serve. Also, each of these individuals are in relationships with family and friends just like our ministry groups are. Therefore, we must be aware of each of their family maps as well.
This seems to be a mathematical and cold way to introduce yourself to the people to whom you intend to minister, and at first it may be. But when you lay each of these family maps on the floor in your office and they begin to crowd your space, you will begin to see just how big your job is. Each family on your list will be a part of ministry for you over the next few years, and you will need to know them if you want to help them.
When you step back and see just how big and broad your goals of ministry are, now that you have seen all these people you intend to serve, you will begin to see that expanding past ministry and into the realm of program. Ministry will be the only thing that propels the church during a time without a pastor.
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