The Productive Pastor My 2025 Analog System : PP131
Nov 12, 2025
Explore a transformative analog workflow designed to boost productivity in ministry. Discover the shift from digital chaos to streamlined analog systems. Hear about the journey through various productivity methods and the pitfalls of app overload. Uncover the concept of a working notebook that simplifies planning and sermon prep. Learn about the monthly build process for an effective planner and get a sneak peek into a valuable planner pack that can help you regain control and focus.
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Too Many Notebooks Broke The System
- Early in ministry Chad used multiple paper notebooks for different roles but found managing many notebooks unsustainable.
- That fragmentation led him to seek a unified working notebook approach.
iPad Experiment Ended By Sync And Pencil Failures
- Chad tested an iPad and GoodNotes for several years but ran into syncing and reliance issues that broke his flow.
- He once forgot his Apple Pencil during a trip and found himself unable to work effectively with GoodNotes.
Templates Are The Best Of Both Worlds
- Templates combine the reliability of planners with the flexibility of analog note-taking to support creative workflows.
- The working notebook preserves templated structure while keeping everything accessible without devices.