6. Take somebody with you when you do ministry.
Jesus called His disciples to walk with Him, watch Him and listen to Him. Paul, too, followed Jesus’ model by sharing his life with Timothy (2 Tim. 3:10-11).
Inviting others to do ministry with us is time-consuming and often draining, but doing so is both protective (it provides accountability) and productive (it provides training). Find somebody to help you today.
7. Invest in two to three others.
Jesus had 12 disciples, of course, but He focused on Peter, James and John. He took them to the home of Jairus (Mark 5:35-43), the Mount of Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13) and the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42). They saw Him in His glory and in His agony.
You can strengthen your ministry by deciding to pour your life into two to three others today.
8. Release others, and then hold them accountable.
Too many leaders select others to serve with them, but then do everything anyway. Not so with Jesus. He modeled faithfulness for His followers, gave them instructions and sent them as His representatives (Luke 10:1-12). Upon their return, He corrected their misplaced priorities as He held them accountable (10:17-20).
Today, let your church members do their work, and then help them through supportive accountability.
9. Pray for your co-laborers.
Jesus prayed all night before calling His disciples (Luke 6:12-13). In His most intimate recorded prayer, He interceded for them and for those who would believe through their work (John 17). He taught them to pray (Matt. 6:5-13), including praying for laborers because the harvest is ripe (Matt. 9:37-38).
Spend significant time today praying for your co-laborers, and you might find their ministry boosts yours.
10. Get alone with God when you need it.
That’s what Jesus did. Even when the crowds wanted to hear Him and the sick wanted His healing, He prioritized time with the Father (Luke 5:15-16).
Push away from the crowds long enough to be renewed today, and then get back to the task. Your ministry will be stronger.
Tell us which of these 10 you want to work on, and we’ll pray with you.
