Managing Projects for Ministry

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

10. Brief, regular, and on point is the golden rule of project communication.

11. Systems don’t work; people make systems work.

12. Make project work fun .

B. Iron chains to make the phases fail

1. Internal challenges: character and personal moral issues

2. External factors: environment and outward issues

3. Infernal interference: the enemy’s schemes

IV. Final Thoughts on the Phases as They Relate to Urban Ministry Today

Deut. 4.6 – Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” Prov. 2.6-7 – For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; [7] he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity,

Prov. 15.33 – The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

How do you as a project manager maintain an orderly approach to ministry in a life context that is shot all to pieces?

A. Strive to become a disciplined person.