Dirty Ministry

Sometimes I feel like I'm surrounded by a very clean, pretty ministry. It's easy to keep it clean... play it safe... keep the pose.

Tired of that. Longing to get involved where things aren't so neat and tidy. Where I don't have all the answers... maybe not any of the answers. Deep within me is a longing to take my LifeGroup, get out of our living room, and get involved in the midst of someone's messy life. Help a single mom with repairs to her home or serve an invalid by bringing them groceries.

There is no process for that. No policy and procedures manual. No ordering form to complete by a certain date. Just a bunch of people pitching in to help someone that isn't able to help themselves.

Check out this video. It speaks volumes.

How Full Is Your Bucket?

Here's a great synopsis of leadership traits/skills that pertain directly to Kids Ministry written by Tammy Melchien, the Executive Director of Kids' City (the Children's Ministry of Community Christian Church).

Interesting to see another multi-site perspective.

"The average person suffers from three delusions: (1) that he is a good driver, (2) that he has a good sense of humor, and (3) that he is a good listener." Stephen Sample, The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership

I find that funny... and true.

My best leadership maneuver...

Maneuver - to manipulate or manage with skill(z)

My best leadership maneuver? Ask myself daily... "What am I avoiding?".

It's usually the hard stuff. The tough conversation. The uncomfortable scenario. The stuff I wish I didn't have to go through, but once I'm done I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

A productive day is when I look at my task list, choose the tasks I'd rather avoid and do them first.