Stop Limiting Your Capacity To Do More

Labor Day is when we remember the hard work that’s gone into building this country. But, it’s also an important reminder to a priceless principle in ministry.

Labor Day is a reminder that we can’t do what we do on our own. If I were to be honest my hardest moments in ministry came when I tried to DO THINGS ON MY OWN.

It’s a principle we all understand; yet, it’s neglected because we are:

• Stuck in the busyness
• Afraid the job won’t get done if we don’t do it
• Battling pride

If you want your ministry to succeed and lead one for many years you need to know HOW TO WORK WITH OTHERS. When you work with others you:

• Open yourself up to new ideas
• Are introduced to resources that expand your capacity
• Receive support and solidarity along the journey

Having a group of people around you to build you up is essential and it all sounds wonderful the question you need answered is:

WHERE DO I FIND THESE PEOPLE?

It all starts with:

ADMITTING YOU CAN’T WORK ALONE

You might enjoy doing it all, but you will only find frustration. Your capacity to make an impact on your community by yourself is limited.

We need others to share their wisdom, gifts and talents. There are problems that need outside perspectives. When you acknowledge that you need others you become more open to God’s plan for your ministry.

LOOKING WITHIN THE CHURCH

The help you need is often right in front of you. The mistake we make is that we wait for it to find us when we should be looking for it.

Find the people who are going to help you build your ministry by being present on the weekend. Get involved in the community and share with others the vision you have for the next generation.

People are looking for someone to lead them and you can do that. You just need to invite them to something bigger.

CONNECTING LOCALLY

There are other men and women in the trenches of ministry looking to connect with you. Find them by:

• Calling up the churches within a certain radius.
• Contacting your regional/diocesan director.

Reach out to those in your area and meet on a regular basis (At least monthly). Build up a local network where you can talk about:

• Trends and issues facing your community
• Resources and speakers that could benefit your church
• What’s going on in your life that people at your church wouldn’t understand

The stronger the network the more supported you will feel in your work.

JOINING SOMETHING BIGGER

National networks are key because it reminds us that we are not alone. It connects us with more men and women who share our passions and face similar issues.

Connecting with other youth workers is one of the reasons I’ve created the Marathon Youth Ministry Huddle. It’s a chance to bring youth workers together to strategize, share resources and grow with one another.

In a week I’ll be launching a new edition of the MYM Huddle called Small Groups From Scratch. In this Huddle members will not only receive incredible resources, but access to a community of in the trench youth workers and live coaching with me.

If you are looking to build healthier relationships with your students and grow the size of your ministry the MYM Huddle Small Groups Edition is for you.

To learn more join me for my webinar on September 11th, 2o17 HERE or take advantage of our pre order deal by clicking the button below.

Don’t lead on your own. Don’t experience ministry on your own. Not only will you limit yourself but, you’ll miss out on the opportunity to make a major impact.