1) Request a detailed ministry description from the pastor on what the expectations are for you. If you do not have the gift of administration nor a personality that lends itself to administration, then you need to admit right up front that you will need much guidance as this would not come “natural” to you. Each church/pastor could define this role differently so it is difficult to give you a line by line, detailed list of what to do.

2) Learn all you can about what it is to be an effective administrator. While the role can be defined differently from church to church, the principles of effective administration will still apply. You can find some resources on the Leadership Ministry Resources page.

3) Also, let me suggest that you seek out someone who is an effective church administrator and ask if this person would mentor you, or at least be someone to whom you can turn with questions. This very well might have to be someone outside of your church.

4) Finally, if you do not have the gift of administration, nor a personality that is organized, planned, and efficient, then you truly need to surround yourself by people who can lend you a hand and help where you sense you are weak. Learn the skill of delegation.

Oh … there is more … 5) Keep praying.