{"id":1678,"date":"2009-12-10T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2009-12-10T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:42:55","slug":"effectiveness-rationale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/effectiveness-rationale.htm","title":{"rendered":"Why 6 Ministry Objectives Lead to Effectiveness"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a previous blog post I listed 6 ministry objectives leading to greater effectiveness<\/a>.\u00a0 Let’s now consider why I believe these objectives would make a difference.<\/p>\n

Rationale Behind Ministry Objectives Leading to Effectiveness<\/h2>\n

1)\u00a0 Objective:\u00a0 Invest much prayer into whatever you do.<\/em><\/p>\n

You are depending on God and not yourself to bring results which is guaranteed to make a difference.<\/p>\n

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Prov. 3:5-6)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. (1 Cor. 3:7)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0 Objective:\u00a0 Work at getting everybody involved.<\/em><\/p>\n

You are following God’s design for the Church<\/a> out of which He brings growth.<\/p>\n

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (Eph. 4:16)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Objective:\u00a0 Think outside of the box.\u00a0 Learn to be more creative.<\/em><\/p>\n

You are following the example of Jesus.\u00a0 How can you go wrong doing that?\u00a0 We have precedence with Jesus<\/a> of working outside of the box as seen in a previous post.<\/p>\n

I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (Jn. 13:15<\/span> – He stepped outside of the box in doing something not typical for His position.)<\/span><\/p>\n

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. (1 Pet. 2:21-23<\/span> – He suffered because He wouldn’t stay in the box.)<\/span><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 Objective:\u00a0 Make an effort to meet people where they are.<\/em><\/p>\n

You are\u00a0following the Apostle Paul’s example in 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 of adapting<\/a> with the intent of reaching more people.\u00a0 Also, you are obeying the greatest commandment which is to love (Matt. 22:37-40).<\/span><\/p>\n

I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. (1 Cor. 9:22)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 Objective:\u00a0 Know where to find resources that will help you be more effective.<\/em><\/p>\n

You are allowing God to\u00a0use other believers in your life which follows the the concepts He established of iron sharpening iron and interdependence within the Body.<\/p>\n

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Prov. 27:17)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!”\u00a0 (1 Cor. 12:21)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6)\u00a0 Objective:\u00a0 Be good stewards of the resources you do have.<\/em><\/p>\n

You are doing what is right, faithfully investing what God has given you, and He rewards that.<\/p>\n

Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness! (Matt. 25:23)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bottom Line: God works within and honors what He has established and commanded.\u00a0 Follow objectives that line up with Him and see the difference it makes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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