priorities

Jim Wideman (former children's pastor at Church on the Move in Tulsa who has now struck out on his own to advise and grow children's ministries all over the nation) posted a blog entry yesterday about priorities.

Everybody I know says they have them (priorities), but most can't name them off the top of their head(s). If you don't know them, you can't keep them.

Jim's blog focuses on leadership, but to the end that every successful building project needs good leadership, much - especially this - is applicable.

Unless you're building with an unlimited budget, there should be priorities for your new or newly renovated building. What do you need the most? Which ministry is most quickly outgrowing its current space and resources? What new space or style will best support your ministry? Don't just answer the question in your head, talk to your building committee! Come up with a top three or five, write them down, and keep them in front of you throughout the process.