Nothing was boxed...and needless to say the place was a wreck!
Moving is no fun. It's physically demanding, emotionally challenging and can be stressful if you are working without an organized effort! (and on an empty stomach...lol)
In my experience, It's always better to have a TEAM effort when attempting to accomplish a big project! What could be better than successfully accomplishing a project as a TEAM?
1. Batman had Robin
You're more effective with others. Can you imagine Batman fighting crime alone? Without Robin, there would be no DYNAMIC DUO. Don't do ministry alone. Find someone who has the same passion for Christ as you and have a Holy Ghost Hook Up!
2. Love the people you're with
If you enjoy the people you work with, you'll be much more effective. If you can laugh together, you can weather the toughest of storms, too. When it comes to ministry, the team will move FURTHER and FASTER if they enjoy being together.
3. The Big MO!
What motivates you? For some, it's time off, more money or a good meal. Regardless of what it is, we all need motivation and encouragement. People need to know they bring value to the table, that their ideas have merit and their role on the team is vital. In ministry, a little motivation goes a long way!
4. Breathe
If you fail to take a breath...you'll soon be out of breath. There's nothing wrong with taking a five minute breather...especially after you've just finished a big project. If you work hard...you should also play hard! In ministry it's important to develop a rhythm.
5. Relationships matter
More than likely you'll receive help from the people you've personally invested in when things get overwhelming. When you pour your life into others...they'll pour back too. In ministry, we don't just lead from positional authority; we lead out of the relationships we've built with people. As we invest our life, wisdom and resources into others it will eventually be reciprocated.
6. Ask for help
Asking for help involves humility and yields creativity! When you involve others, you'll end up with better ideas, more buy-in, and more effectiveness as a team.
7. Plan ahead
Can you imagine packing your entire house on a moving truck with no plan? Nothing would fit if boxes and furniture were thrown in at random. When we plan ahead, we are ensuring that we're bringing the right people to the table, the right ideas are being implemented and the goals are going to be reached. This takes work!!! If we fail to plan...we plan to fail.
8. Lead the way
If you slow down...everyone else will too. If you power ahead...so will everyone else! In ministry, leaders set the pace. When a leader decides to push ahead, the team will do the same.
9. Lead well
Sometimes you have to step back from doing the work to making sure that the people you've delegated are moving in the right direction. In ministry, the team needs direction and high-level leadership, not just another worker. Someone needs to direct, advise and make quick decisions. That's the job of the leader.
10. Pack an umbrella
Plan for rainy days and times when the goal or deadline is missed. In ministry, know that you'll forget some things along the way. It's ok. You're not perfect. Remind your team that it's okay when things don't go as planned. Simply pick up the pieces and move on.
God loves you so much! Share His love with others and do all you can to build the Kingdom of God!