The words of Psalm 90:12 becomes more and more relevant as we get older. While it certainly relates to us as individuals, perhaps we can also pull out some goals for adult ministries.
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Back up a couple of verses and we find the relevance of this verse for us as adults. — Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. (Ps. 90:10)
In light of how difficult life can be and how fleeting it may seem, we need to make the best of the time we have. That will happen, as seen through a reading of the entire Psalm, by acknowledging God as the all-powerful, always existing God in whose unfailing love we find satisfaction and joy no matter what we experience in life.
Goals for Adult Ministries Derived from Psalm 90:12
We can find at least three goals in Psalm 90:12 adults need to apply to their lives. It only makes sense, that we can turn these points into goals for adult ministries in our churches. (Click on the links below to read more about each goal.)
1) Adult ministry needs to be instructional. — “Teach us …”
2) Be intentional. — “Teach us to number our days … “
3) Look for an internal impact. — “… that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Also Check Out: Adult Ministry Resources
Thanks this material is really good and very helpful.
I hope to get more that will help me in different areas of ministry. For example, adult ministry, YOUTH ministry, children’s ministry and church organization as well. With church organization, I mean how to really organize church leadership ( Church structure.)
But really thanks a lot this was sooo much helpful.
God bless you
Praise God this has been helpful to you. Let me point you to resource pages with help in different areas of ministry you mentioned:
Adult Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Youth Ministry
Leadership Resources
Sounds like an excellent tool. looking forward to information to more church structuring ideas as it relates to leadership and empowering members. Thank you. This information comes at the right time for me.
Praise God for His goodness and faithfulness in providing what we need when we need it. I’m glad this helps. Lord willing, more will follow.