Jesus model is the only perfect model
We are called to influence people for God
Jesus spent the majority of his time with those with the maximum amount of responsibility.
Jesus knowing who he was the first foundation of his ministry
If you do not know who you are people will have great ability to manipulate to you
Comparing and copying can be the worst thing that can puff up your identity
Never compare yourself to anyone else
God made you to be you
God compares you to the talents he gave you
Comparison leads to either jealousy or pride
Don't copy anybody. Learn from everybody!
Clarity. Knowing what he wanted to accomplish is the second foundational principle of his ministry
You've got to sound a clear trumpet if you want people to follow you
If you not taking any risks you not exercising faith
Vision is not the ability to see the future. It is the ability to see the opportunity in the current circumstances.
Motivation- Jesus knew who he was trying to please
People will project their gifts and calling onto you if you do not know your particular calling
"I only try to please the One who sent me" Jesus
Who's approval are you depending on for your happiness?
The way you bring glory to God is by completing the work that he has for you to do
4th Principle in the Jesus Model of Ministry Collaboration - Build a team
If you don't have a team youre a loner not a leader.
Holiness is not in isolation it is in the marketplace
Jesus was a friend of sinners. People will try to spiritually manipulate you to remove yourself from the company of sinners
You cant expect people to act like believers until they are
If you want people to change it begins by treating them with dignity
There is a difference between acceptance and approval
You have to decide. do you want to be a cultural warrior or a leader of a ministry?
5th Principle of Jesus ministryConcentration - Focus on what is important
The Secret of effectiveness is focus
6th Principle in the Jesus Model of Ministry -Meditation - Listen to God Continually
7th principle of Jesus' ministry Relaxation - taking time to recharge
A person who is always available is not effective
rest and recreation is not wasted time
If you are not taking a true Sabbath you are breaking one of the Big Ten
Ricks keys to 30 years of ministry - Divert Daily, Withdraw Weekly, Abandon Annually
If you feel like giving up. Dont!
The tide may be out right now in your life but the tide will eventually come back in
The average pastor that leaves a church leaves because of only seven critics
