The Monday Morning Debrief: The Big Game

In case you missed it or just don’t like college football, the BIG GAME this past weekend was the #1 ranked LSU Tigers vs. the #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.  It was being hyped for the two weeks leading up as the Game of the Century.  CBS had it playing in primetime and over 500 media members requested a Media Pass to the game.  After it was all said and done with, LSU won the game in a defensive struggle 9-6 in overtime. To say it was the greatest game ever would be a bit of a stretch but it was a good game to watch and it gives LSU the inside track over Alabama to the BCS Championship game.

So how does this BIG GAME apply to ministry?

In ministry, we have big games every year as well.  Sure your battles may not be on the football field but these battles are weighed upon some big momentum opportunities and big impact possibilites.  For instance, here are some possible big games:

• Outreach and Bridge Events – These kinds of opportunities have great potential.  For instance, an outreach opportunity like a Super Bowl Party is just one example.  Sure, a lot of people and groups have Super Bowl parties, but you have an opportunity to separate yourself from the other parties by doing something unique and outreach oriented where you can draw tons of students and families into your program.  Here are some thoughts about the opportunity and planning.
• Creation of Small Groups.  These are great opportunities to build trust, friendships and community within your group.  When these are established and developed, small groups can be very effective in helping your ministry grow.
• Leader Development (both student and adult volunteers).  The more you are investing in your leaders the more they are going to be able to catch the vision/direction on the program.  Click here to find out how to build a leadership team that works for you.

These are just a few of some big games you’ll encounter each year that have the possibility of impacting your year, one way or another. So what are your BIG GAMES  this year?  TAKE A MINUTE and think through by yourself or with your team of some of the big games you have coming up and how are you preparing for them.  It is never too soon to start planning ahead and casting vision for how you can be using these “games” to be instrumental in how your year turns out.

Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Experiences?  Post a comment and let the discussion begin so that we can all benefit from it.