Managing Projects for Ministry

24 Manag i ng Pro j ec t s for Mi n i s t r y

master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. [11] For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

4. Our aim must always be to present ourselves to God as wise workers who engaged in his business with con- summate excellence and stewardship, as one approved by God for his glory.

a. 2 Tim. 2.15 – Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

b. 2 Cor. 5.9 – So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

c. 2 Cor. 10.18 – For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

d. Gal. 1.10 – For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

C. Ultimately, our use of project management wisdom is an attempt at faithful stewardship of our ministry for maximum impact and glory to God.

1. We must be faithful, 1 Cor. 4.1-2 – This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. [2] Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.