Revitalize and Replant 12 Balancing Acts in Ministry You Might Face This Week
Nov 4, 2025
Explore the tensions pastors face, from balancing pastoral care with leadership and the challenge of nurturing new versus long-term members. Delve into the ongoing debate between evangelism and discipleship, and the intricacies of budgeting for staff versus ministry impact. Discover the dynamics of family time versus church commitments and the struggle to honor tradition while embracing the future. Each balancing act reveals the delicate dance in ministry, highlighting the importance of local engagement alongside global outreach.
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Lead And Shepherd Simultaneously
- Pastoral ministry requires holding leadership and shepherding in tension; feeling that tension is a sign of health.
- Regularly audit your calendar to ensure you allocate time to both organizational leadership and pastoral care.
Protect Private Study Time
- Schedule weekly private study time and protect it from public ministry interruptions.
- If you default to one side, deliberately read books or train in the weaker area to grow.
Pursue Newcomers And Care For Veterans
- Intentionally follow up new attendees while also caring for long-term members to prevent resentment and loss.
- Adopt systems to pursue newcomers and sustain established members simultaneously.