Sometimes ministries don’t get done because church people are not as adept as they could be at combining resources.
Example: A person says, “I can’t have people over because I don’t have enough place-settings.” Or, “My dining room is being remodeled.” Or, “It costs a lot to put on a meal.” And those are valid concerns.
I’m suggesting that we think thoughts like: “Pete and Jane have their house newly decorated. Maybe they would go in with me inviting some of the folk over. They take care of dessert; I can bring the main dish and a vegetable. Hey, I’ll call Ken and Phyllis about bread and salad. We can do this. In fact, we can invite several of the new people.”
Combining resources—it’s a great idea. And hospitality is just one example.
I sincerely invite you to read my latest book entitled The Sermon Sucking Black Hole—Why You Can’t Remember on Monday What Your Minister Preached on Sunday. This book is available at Amazon.com by clicking here.
This book gives some solid tips to the people sitting in the congregation to help them remember what you’ve said from the pulpit when they come to worship services in the church where you serve as pastor.
Please click here to visit David Mains’ Sermon-Coach.com website.
You will also find a variety of resources for pastors and congregations at the Mainstay Ministries website. Please click here.
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