Managing Projects for Ministry

Session 2: The Constraints and Benefits of Project Management 33

b. David’s preparation for his project, 1 Chron. 29.2-3 – So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble. [3] Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God.

c. Rom. 12.11 – Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.

d. Prov. 12.24 – The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

e. 1 Thess. 4.10-12 – For that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, [11] and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, [12] so that you may live properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

C. The constraint of SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications refer to the expectations of those who are seeking the results of the project, and usually involve a detailed, exact statement of the particular materials, dimensions, experiences, and quality of work demanded for something to be built, produced, or hosted. 1. Biblical injunction: Every project we undertake is to be executed with excellence, done wholeheartedly for the glory of God – to know the Lord, and to advance his Kingdom.