the Monday Morning Debrief: Fall is here…now what?
If you live in the East Coast you’d notice a pretty significant temperture drop this weekend. Not only was it cold, but it was rainy as well. Couple that with a slew of big time NCAA football games, NFL games and Playoff baseball, one can honestly say that fall is officially here. I do love this time of year!
So how does this apply to ministry?
As the fall is in full swing, so should your ministry be. For most programs, you are a good 1 month into the semester, so as you move forward, it is always good to reflect on the past month. Here are some questions for you to think about now as you look back:
- How is your attendance? Are you up, down, or flat from where you ended last year? How are you tracking year over year?
- How is your follow up with new students? Do new students feel welcomed and appreciated?
- What are some needs you are noticing in your program?
- How are your leaders doing? Are they doing what you expected them to do?
- How are you doing leading your leaders? Have you had a leaders meeting yet, updating on “business” and talking strategy? When is your next meeting planned?
TAKE A MINUTE right now and start to think through and processing what happened last month. If you need to make adjustments, which ones do you need to make and how are you going to accomplish them. If things are going great, identify what you are doing that is working and how you can make it successful for the long term.
Regardless of where you are at, remember, Youth Ministry is a marathon, not a spring. There are going to be good times and there are going to be hard times. Continue to invest in students, teaching them the Truth and make the proper adjustments as needed. I hope and pray that God blesses your efforts and ministry.
Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Experiences? Post a comment so that we can all benefit.
