Ministry in Concert with Ministry

Speaking with a group of friends about the effects of attempting to balance the work of one area of the church with another, we discovered another analogy to describe the proper proportion and transfer of emphasis from one are of ministry to another throughout the church year.  

Rather than looking at ministry as a balancing act where pastors, staff, and lay leaders perpetuate a stunning display of spinning plates atop tiny poles, the church should be more like an actively monitored concert of sea-saw movements focused upon the overall development of people in the church.  Instead of trying to perpetuate every possible activity that the church can think of throughout the calendar year, try and assume programs that will influence the stages of life and growth.  Let musical specials give way to children’s events and mission trips lead into senior adult ministries.  See the church’s ministries as a flowing river of life for each to enjoy and participate rather than a tepid pool of muddy water that, if we were to stand inside too long, might consume us like quicksand!

If your area of ministry is tired, take a break.

If your area of ministry is long overdue, schedule an event or two.

Make time for each season of ministry in your church, and know that each season has a definite beginning along with a definite end.  

Remember, there’s always next year...