“Do not despise the day of small things.”
Every church, cell, department, ministry has a beginning, a small beginning.
However, at the onset, we hold on to 3 important pioneering work ethics.
a) Build a strong leadership base
b) Build strong evangelistic zeal
c) Every ministry must edify.
2. Individual Oriented (Luke 15:4)
“Jesus left the 99 to look for 1 stray sheep.”
The church is not a group of people but consist of a group of individuals. We touch them one by one.
3. People Oriented
a) There is no such thing as over-feeding, over caring or over-training a person.
b) Leaders much undergird others, with their time, energy and giftings.
c) Pay attention to teamwork. True success in ministry is the sum total of the interactions of people. The more of these positive interactions the better. It is not the sum total of each individual’s action.
4. Sign of Times and Direction of Church (1 Chronicles 12:32)
“… man who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do...”
a) Ask questions and advice from God, counselors and those with experienced.
b) Bring a problem but always with solutions. This will keep things in perspective.
c) Don’t ignore details. They form the basis in understanding the sign and direction where we need to go.
5. Timeframe and Plans for Growth (Proverbs 16:9)
“The mind of a man plans his way but the Lord directs his steps.”
a) Time frames and plans must be unhurried to allow for mistakes and failure.
b) It must provide space for practice, learning, adapting an innovating.
c) It must be able to be monitored and accomplished according to our pace to produce the required quality and quantity.
6. Releasing or Forcing Growth (Psalm 11:3)
“If the foundation, are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
a) Good basics/fundamentals release growth.
b) Hyping/psyching forces artificial growth.
c) Every church has its rate of growth. Know it and be satisfied otherwise you will overdrive your members.
7. Challenges and Troubles (Luke 1:37)
“For nothing will be impossible with God”
Never be afraid of challenges and please don’t invite trouble.
a) Troubles need trouble-shooting and fire-fighting. It is a distraction that can divide and discourage.
b) Challenges are created by leaders. It attracts people to join in a worthy cause.
8. Need is a hormone for Growth (Philippians 4:19)
“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus”
a) Never over-extend the church resources, people or finances.
b) Never stake the church on a do- or die mission.
c) Be simple, lean and mean.
d) Investment for growth. Spending in view of the future is called investing.
e) Buy what is needed and the “best” otherwise we may buy problems back. However “best” must be affordable.
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