TITLE: Making It Happen

TITLE: Making It Happen

TEXT: Acts 6THEME: Without Administration the Vision Perishes.

Only 10-20% of my time in ministry was spent on what my

college and seminary classes prepared me for.

It is these many details that can make or break a church or a business yet it seems to be the

least interesting and motivating responsibility of the people of any

organization- no one likes the reports and the details.

Why are good administration practices essential to helping us

reach our vision?

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and

empowerment, therefore we need:

Acts 6

6 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews[a] among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables.

Acts 6

3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6

6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and

empowerment, therefore we need:

A. Prayer-

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and

empowerment, therefore we need:

A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and

empowerment, therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:– Vision/Mission- What does the Bible tell us

Gods purpose for the church is?

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and

empowerment, therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:– Vision/Mission- What does the Bible tell us

Gods purpose for the church is?– Goals/Objectives- What does the Bible tell us

what we should try to achieve?

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and empowerment,

therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:C. Spiritual Discernment for

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and empowerment,

therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:C. Spiritual Discernment for– Interpreting the culture (internal and external)-

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and empowerment,

therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:C. Spiritual Discernment for– Interpreting the culture (internal and external)- – Buy In/Unity-

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and empowerment,

therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:C. Spiritual Discernment for– Interpreting the culture (internal and external)- – Buy In/Unity- – Prioritizing-

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and empowerment,

therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:C. Spiritual Discernment for– Interpreting the culture (internal and external)- – Buy In/Unity- – Prioritizing- – Breaking down the Process to manageable

steps-

Because ours is a spiritual venture we need God’s guidance and empowerment,

therefore we need:A. Prayer- B. Biblical Knowledge to Understand Our:C. Spiritual Discernment for– Interpreting the culture (internal and external)- – Buy In/Unity- – Prioritizing- – Breaking down the Process to manageable steps- – Planning-

Dr. Ben Carson

I slipped out and got a Bible. Back on the bathroom floor, I opened to the Book of Proverbs. The words of Proverbs 16:32—["He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city"]—convicted me, but also gave me hope. I felt God telling me that although he knew everything about me, he still loved me…

Dr. Ben Carson

That because he made me, he was the only one who could change me… And that he would. Gradually I stopped crying, my hands quit shaking, and I was filled with the assurance that God had answered my prayer. Uncontrolled anger has never again been a threat to me or those around me. God has provided and will provide whatever strength I need to control my anger.

Why are good administration practices essential to helping us

reach our vision?

Because people have to work together we need organizational

skills, therefore we need:

Because people have to work together we need organizational

skills, therefore we need:

Organizational Behavior and Management

Leadership vs. Management

• Leadership does the right thing- sees the big picture and a path for how to get there.

Leadership vs. Management

• Leadership does the right thing- sees the big picture and a path for how to get there.

• Management does things right- sees the details

Leadership vs. Management

• Leadership does the right thing- sees the big picture and a path for how to get there.

• Management does things right- sees the details

• Technician does the task- to accomplish the big picture.

Situational Leadership Styles (See Chart)

• Tell-

Situational Leadership Styles (See Chart)

• Tell-• Sell-

Situational Leadership Styles (See Chart)

• Tell-• Sell-• Participate- •

Situational Leadership Styles (See Chart)

• Tell-• Sell-• Participate- • Delegate-

Decision Making

• Good verses best-

Decision Making

• Good verses best- • How does this activity accomplish our

vision?

Decision Making

• Good verses best- • How does this activity accomplish our

vision?• Policies and Procedures-

Assigning/Job Descriptions

• Finding the right person for the right job-

Assigning/Job Descriptions

• Finding the right person for the right job- • Defining the boundaries of the job.

Assigning/Job Descriptions

• Finding the right person for the right job- • Defining the boundaries of the job. • Providing clarity and accountability for the

job to be done.

Recruiting

• Training/Motivating/Supporting

Recruiting

• Training/Motivating/Supporting• Supervising/Evaluating/Correcting

Conflict Management

• Conflict Management vs. Problem Solving (internal feeling vs. external differences).

Conflict Management

• Conflict Management vs. Problem Solving (internal feeling vs. external differences).

• Impulsive, Intuitive, Intentional.

Conflict Management

• Conflict Management vs. Problem Solving (internal feeling vs. external differences).

• Impulsive, Intuitive, Intentional. • Styles of Conflict Management (Avoid,

Accommodate, Compete, Compromise, Collaborate.

Why are good administration practices essential to helping us

reach our vision?

Because money is required to finance our vision we need financial

responsibility, therefore we need:• Budgeting-

Because money is required to finance our vision we need financial

responsibility, therefore we need:• Budgeting- • Fundraising

Because money is required to finance our vision we need financial

responsibility, therefore we need:• Budgeting- • Fundraising• Accounting

Because money is required to finance our vision we need financial

responsibility, therefore we need:• Budgeting- • Fundraising• Accounting• Accountability

APPLICATION:

• Administration does not excite and motivate like a vision or clear defined purpose does- yet without looking after the administrative details the vision will never come to pass.

APPLICATION:

• Administration does not excite and motivate like a vision or clear defined purpose does- yet without looking after the administrative details the vision will never come to pass.

• The person counting money, planning the event, sending in the reports, etc. are an important part of what we do- we may not see it or glorify in the way a great motivational speaker may receive but, it is vital to our realizing our vision.

APPLICATION:• Administration does not excite and motivate like a

vision or clear defined purpose does- yet without looking after the administrative details the vision will never come to pass.

• The person counting money, planning the event, sending in the reports, etc. are an important part of what we do- we may not see it or glorify in the way a great motivational speaker may receive but, it is vital to our realizing our vision.

• See Vision Booklet

Something as big as J.P. Morgan can be nearly shut down from a

simple $35 administrative oversight.