SECRETS OF EFFECTIVE MINISTERS

SECRETS OF EFFECTIVE MINISTERS

1.      Value & consistently manifest personal integrity.

2.      Be a servant leader. Jesus. Matt 20:27.

3.      A man or woman of vision.  Sees opportunities that others don’t see and sees problem ahead.

4.      Perseverance. Elisha.

5.      Decisiveness & taking risk.

6.      Punctuality.

7.      Constantly seek input into the Message.

8.      Stay committed to specific length sermon.

9.      Hard work.

10.  Good time management.

11.  Confidence in the Lord. 1 Jn 5:14. Phil 1:25. Heb 3:6. I Jn 3:21.

12.  Highly Committed. Always be guided by “what would Jesus do in my situation?”.

13.  Highly loyal.

14.  Highly disciplined.

15.  Highly honest. 1 Samuel 12:3

16.  Good sense of Humor.

17.  Hospitable. Have a big Heart. Be accommodating.

18.  Self-control. Daniel. Joseph.

19.  Ability to teach the word of God.

20.  See Gods work as his life.

21.  Proactive- See things coming & takes quick action.

22.  Don’t be afraid of others success.

23.  Keeps priority in mind. God, yourself, family then ministry.

24.  Never step to the pulpit unprepared.

25.  Be a student of the word of God. Josh 1:8. Jn 5:39. Acts 17:11 (Berean Xtians)

26.  Be a good literature for people around you.

27.  Have good mental attitude. Be positive.

28.  Be plain.

29.  Consistent.

30.  Dependable.

31.  Have a reading Habit and build a good library.

32.  Ready to make sacrifice. Rom 12:1

33.  Do not counsel opposite sex behind closed doors.

34.  Don’t allow others to take your decision for you.

35.  Stop procrastination.

36.  Be approachable. Good interpersonal relationship. Show interest in them.

37.  Always live your life with eternity in view.

38.  Sow seed & merit in the ministry of others.

39.  Be a developer & not a hinder of people.

40.  Ask for prayers & intercession of your people.

41.  Identify your weakness(es) and deal with them.

42.  Be Courageous.

43.  Recognize that it’s God who enables you.

44.  Return all glory to God.

45.  Take responsibility when at fault.

46.  Seek and ask for good wisdom from God.

47.  Have godly Friends.

48.  Have a teachable spirit.

49.  Impartiality.

50.  Patience.

51.  Optimism & encouragement.

52.  Passion for what you are doing.

53.  Learn to deal with Criticism. If they are right correct yourself & ignore them if they are wrong.

54.  Must serve others. Serve & expect nothing in return.

55.  Creativity.

56.  Always live above excuses.

57.  Be a good listener.

58.  Forgiving spirit.