Podcast Episode Details

Six Essential Pastoral Meetings No One is Scheduling For You

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It’s easy to focus on what is right in front of you—the fires, the squeaky wheel, the pop-in visit. However, a pure reactive management style does not help a church move forward. Josh and Sam discuss some meetings that take initiative but will pay many dividends.

1. 1. Work on the work
   2. Sermon series overview with your team
   3. The low-maintenance influencer
   4. Monthly to-do checklist with key leaders
   5. Personal counseling
   6. Sermon prep at least one quarter ahead

Resources:

• Doctor of Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

• Smart Church Solutions

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

• Church Answers Central

• The Hope Initiative

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    Published on 4 weeks ago