Cultivate Rhythm In Your Ministry

I love music.  I’m not sure if there are many people who don’t; however, I love it to the point where it’s constantly playing in the background.  I sometimes wonder what people are thinking when they see me rock back and forth in a coffee shop writing a post with my headphones on.  The reason I love music is because of how the rhythm moves me emotionally and spiritually.  Whether I’m being creative or working on something mundane I use music to drive me towards my goals.

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Rhythm is not only important for music, but ministry as well.  It’s with rhythm that you build momentum in your ministry and help you develop synergy.  When everything is in rhythm what you do will seem effortless to the outside eye.  But, ministry rhythm doesn’t just happen it needs to be cultivated and it starts by:

• Finding A Pace: Pacing in ministry is going to get you through the tough times in ministry.  The way you will find a pace is by creating a schedule for your week, and a calendar for your year.  Discover what you do best and delegate the rest.  Play out your strengths and you’ll find a pace that keeps you moving forward.

• Focusing On Team: You need to be in rhythm with your coworkers, your volunteers and your pastor.  That means communicating openly and consistently.  You do that by building trust and respecting those you work with.  A rhythm in your team means people are picking up where you are dropping off.  Everyone is being held accountable, respected and honored for their gifts and talents.

• Sharing Vision:  Vision not only unites the team, but moves them forward together.  A shared vision is the most powerful thing one team may have.  If there is misalignment distractions take you away from what’s important.  To avoid any misalignment share the vision at meeting, in emails and commission your leaders to embrace it.  The more who know the more it will bring people together. 

When a ministry is rhythm there is no obstacle too large or problem too complex.  Rhythm means trust and accountability. Build rhythm by focusing on the people, environments and opportunities around you.

How do you cultivate rhythm in your ministry?