Balancing projects and people is difficult.

From yesterday, you gathered that I believe Pastors should be spending significant time with people.

Locking ourselves in our offices all week, save Sunday mornings; does not seem to be the approach Jesus took with the people He served.

The reality is, that during a church service or special event, there so many people showing up at one time. It’s virtually impossible for a Pastor or ministry worker to get the face-time needed to develop authentic relationships with the flock.

Church 101

Now, typical practice suggests that by obtaining and training more volunteers, the pastor will spread his available impact. I definitely agree with that on a service level, but I’m not so convinced it’s best on a relational level.

I think people want to know who the pastor is, not just what he does.

We need to remember, that having lots of co-workers doesn’t help the congregation, nor the community at large, get to know the pastor any better. Moreover, this desired deeper relationship is not going to be built during a Sunday service or special event.

Therefore, we who work in ministry need to take a hard look at our schedules.

Is there a specific time set aside for the people?

Regardless of who they are or what they do, we need to carve out places in our calendars for informal, (non-strategic or goal generating) one-on-one and/or small group meetings with the people in our churches, our neighbourhoods and our communities.

Join the Conversation; Share Your Thoughts:

How has a meeting with a pastor and/or ministry worker blessed or assisted your life? What would you have done if they had of made an excuse not to meet with you?