Simplify

There are far too many sacred cows in the local church that may make for some very good hamburger. Are you able to ask the following questions when it comes to the complexity of your ministry?

Are all the programs, committeees and various ministries necessary?

Is each ministry fulfilling its intended purpose?

Do you continuously ask why you are doing what you do in the church?

What are the motives driving the ministries in your church?

Are people burning out in various ministries?

Are you burning yourself out?

How many nights out could the average family in your church have on their plate?

You are familiar with the story of Mary and Martha in Luke chapter 10. Martha became distracted and unsettled while serving Jesus and His disciples. On the other hand Mary sat calmly and quiet at His feet, listening to Him speak to her heart. Mary wanted communion with her Savior and Martha opted for activity. I believe that quiet worship will give us the presence of mind that we need to simplify even pare down the things that we do in active service, lest we end up becoming "worried and bothered about so many things,"as Martha was.

It seems to me that the local church has bought into Martha's philosphy hook line and sinker.

Maybe we have opted for activity over communion. Is your church distracted and unsettled?

When was the last time you or you and your leaders just sat at the feet of Jesus?