Managing Projects for Ministry

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

d. Col. 4.5 – Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

B. The constraint of RESOURCES

Resources refers to those materials, people, funds, technologies, equipment, facilities, and support necessary to accomplish the project on time and on budget. 1. Biblical injunction: 1 Tim. 6.17-18 – As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. [18] They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, [19] thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

a. Resources are scarce .

b. Resources must not be hoarded : Acts 20.35 – In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

c. Resources must be carefully managed .

(1) Ps. 112.5-9 – It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. [6] For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. [7] He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. [8] His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. [9] He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.