Ten Tips for Becoming a Productive Pastor

The Church Answers Podcast

The work of pastoral ministry is joyful but also demanding. Every pastor is on call 24/7, and members’ expectations are high and sometimes unreasonable.

Pastors are thus expected to “run the race” constantly. But how can they keep up the pace in this marathon of ministry without burning out? How can they remain productive with such demands? Jess and Thom offer ten tips for becoming more productive pastors.

1. 1. Be spiritually disciplined.
   2. Pray for the day ahead.
   3. Be physically disciplined.
   4. Get sufficient sleep.
   5. Make appointments for sermon preparation.
   6. Determine one to three priorities you will accomplish for the day.
   7. Make appointments on your calendar for strategic vision.
   8. Laugh and have fun.
   9. Have the right attitude.
   10. Work hard; rest intentionally.

Resources:

• Chaney & Associates

• Upward Sports

• “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Donald S. Whitney (affiliate link)

• “Eating the Elephant: Leading the Established Church to Growth” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

• “To Dream Again: How to Help Your Church Come Alive” by Robert Dale (affiliate link)

• “The Levity Effect: Why it Pays to Lighten Up” by Adrian Gostick and Scott Christopher (affiliate link)

• The Hope Initiative

• FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

• The Everything Church Resource Directory

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