Week 5 - Thurs. - Josh

4/13
People
The administrative side of ministry is often overlooked by those of use who are called into ministry. The idea of being stuck behind a stack of papers that are waiting for my attention is almost enough for me to join the art department. But I have a few ideas that may make administration more about people than paper.
• Take it with you – if you have computer or paper work that is not sensitive or captures all of your attention, bring it with you and go have a cup of coffee with a program leader or church member. Make sure the situation is informal enough that you will not offend others if you bring your work with you.
• Make mundane logistical meetings a time for fellowship – involve food somehow and give people a chance to unwind before getting to the nitty-gritty; maybe they will leave feeling better than when they came.
• Make phone calls – when stuck in the office make follow-up phone calls to people. There is not a lot of effort involved in calling someone and asking how they have been.
• Make meetings relational – any time you work with others make it a relational time; don’t ignore the business at hand but make room for friendship.