Top 10 Tuesday: My Goals as a Minister
April 29th, 2008 | by Scott |I have a long way to go in being the minister that I have been called to be. I am open to the criticism and feedback that is part and parcel to what I do. Moreover, I recognize the areas in my life in which I must rely more fully upon the grace of God.
Here are my top 10 goals as a minister:
10. Never stop being a student. I hope to begin work on my Doctorate soon.
9. Challenge the church members to go deeper in their understanding of Jesus.
8. Find newer and fresher ways to communicate the unconditional, pervasive love of God.
7. Foster an atmosphere where people are willing to wrestle with hard questions.
6. Embody the Incarnation and the Resurrection by being a reflection of Jesus and given over to continual re-creation.
5. Become more invested in the Ponca City community.
4. Develop long lasting friendships with my church family.
3. Become more willing to hear criticism and not take things so personally.
2. Become more missional in my ministry.
1. Be the husband and father that blesses my family and teaches the value of relationship.
5 Responses to “Top 10 Tuesday: My Goals as a Minister”
By Shane on Apr 29, 2008 | Reply
Good goals; maybe I will steal them.
By Ruth on Apr 29, 2008 | Reply
You forgot one Scott…lead by example with authenticity and transparency. Not that you aren’t doing that now because from what i can tell from my brief perusal of you blog you are authentic and transparent, but it’s something we must never forget.
By JTB on Apr 29, 2008 | Reply
Oh, Scott. are you sure about #10? Be sure. Be very sure.
By hermit greg on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
I am with JTB on 10. Not 10.1, but 10.2 definitely.
By Jim MacKenzie on Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
Number 4 is what ministry is all about. When I have done this it is so rewarding. Oh yeah, and I get something from it too! On the flip side, the guys that I see NOT doing this diminish the call of ministry.