Planning Ahead

One of the areas where I struggle in is planning. I am more likely to think about something for a short amount of time and then jump into it without further planning. It’s all of the little details that I sometimes forget to think about. Since things are done at the last minute, there really isn’t enough time to consider the little details.

Unfortunately, I am not the only one who doesn’t plan well. Most churches across the country don’t plan well. Everything is done at the last minute and there is little prep time or planning time involved. Maybe that’s why the Christian church in America is so ineffective.

We, the staff at First Congregational Church, are changing the way we do things. Instead of last minute planning, we are planning a year to two years out. We are looking at planning events into the future, planning worship six month ahead, and planning Life Groups three to four months ahead. All of this planning is meant to produce more efficiency in carrying out our God given vision and to advance God’s Kingdom.

I hope that you will find things flowing smoother and more effective.