Earlier today I shared questions I recently asked our staff to help them prepare for a better 2009. In fairness, I felt I needed to answer these questions myself. Here are my answers.
1. What task do you have to perform in your area of responsibility that you most need to get better at doing?
I need to improve in my communication to people who look to me for leadership. I have MANY thoughts. I do not always do a good job of sharing where my current thoughts are taking me. Sometimes I make people fearful around me because they do not know what I am going to propose next.
2. In what area of the ministry (organization) do you wish you had more experience?
I wish I had more experience leading people in the area of personal finance and church giving. We need people to understand the value of giving, but I know so many people who have closed their heart to church because that is all we think we care about is their money. How do we balance the two?
3. What personal or spiritual discipline do you want to improve in 2009?
This year, because of school and ministry time demands, I have slacked off on reading; both the Bible and for pleasure. It seems I only read for a determined purpose. I want to spend quality and quantity of time reading again.
4. How can Chad and I personally help you improve in your work, spiritual, or personal life in 2009?
Well, Chad could share some of his income with me. Just kidding. Chad can certainly pray for me, but since we work together, I need others around me who will hold me accountable to be the person I claim to be each time I speak. Here is your invitation!
