Preaching and Preachers Episode #3 The Preacher and Personal Productivity
May 2, 2016
Tim Challies, owner of Challies.com and an elder at Grace Church, dives into the intricacies of personal productivity for preachers. He discusses balancing ministry and personal life, emphasizing a productivity system rooted in biblical values. Challies highlights the importance of self-evaluation and reducing distractions to boost effectiveness. He also explores maintaining focus in a distracted world, using Jesus' example, and shares essential productivity tools like task managers and scheduling systems to help enhance church leadership.
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Productivity Defined Biblically
- Productivity means doing good to others for God's glory, which frames its true purpose for preachers.
- Preachers must organize their lives to maximize opportunities for doing good and glorifying God through their work.
Eliminate Distractions Fully
- Eliminate distractions rigorously to focus on the task at hand and maintain order.
- Pastors must balance ministering by sometimes withdrawing to focus on sermon preparation or important work.
Define Your Roles and Goals
- Define your roles and the goals within those roles to clarify what you are responsible for.
- Knowing your responsibilities helps you establish what God expects you to steward effectively.
