Managing Projects for Ministry

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The Art of Engagement, continued

Wasteful activities are minimized.

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• An environment is created where you can say “no” to opportunities that do not contribute to the vision.

• Opportunities that contribute to the vision can be anticipated and recognized quickly. Nehemiah was ready when the opportunity arose to explain his vision to the king.

• Clear direction minimizes hurting or discouraging the troops . Soldiers die from lack of clarity and direction.

• Wisdom demands a balance between vision (faith) and reality (prudence) .

• Clear direction inspires people and sets them free to innovate .

• It provides the tools to be pro-active, minimizing becoming a “victim of circumstances.”

• The principles can be applied to many areas of the team’s activities . Developing a habit of using wisdom will make every activity, large or small, more effective.

Framework to Apply Wisdom in Ministry: PWR – Prepare, Work, Review

PWR is like a Swiss army knife; it has a variety of uses: e.g. elder meetings, worship services, retreats, evangelistic events.

School for Urban Cross-Cultural Church Planting

• Use PWR to develop a strategic plan for the church plant team

Need team, target area

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• Six days of worship, planning, team building

Coaching, certification

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