stuff that will get you distracted as a children’s pastor

Posted by Jamie Doyle on September 19, 2009
Posted in: Leadership.
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Here are a few things that have gotten folks distracted from doing what God has called them to do in ministry to children and families. If you’re saying these things to yourself or others… time to re-evaluate what you’re doing and re-align your thoughts:

  1. “My pastor never promotes what I do. “
  2. “These parents don’t care about what I do.”
  3. “I don’t have a big enough budget.”
  4. “I don’t get paid enough.”
  5. “That’s what Church B does.”
  6. “I do twice as much as that pastor and get paid less and have a smaller budget.”
  7. “Wish I could decorate that room however I want.”
  8. “I need more kids to come to this.”
  9. “Nobody wants to volunteer.”
  10. “I wish…. (put anything here).”
Can you relate? Don’t let these thoughts consume you. Go back to the vision God put in front of you and get back to work.
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3 comments on “stuff that will get you distracted as a children’s pastor”

  1. These are all definateley distractions that we have all probably fallen to at some time to some degree.

  2. Todd – agreed…
    It's amazing how fast any one of these distractions can keep us from reaching our potential. I mean, just the simplest of complaints – any of the ones listed on it's own can consume our time.

  3. I think if you're focusing on distractions like this…there is definately something to be said here. A problem is present that needs to be addressed. However, it is how we address that problem that either makes it a distraction or an element that propels us forward. By taking that problem/challenge to God in thoughtful prayer… and trusting… God to provide the solution…then moving on with your ministry…That is dealing with the problem and moving forward. I think the point you are making is that often…we let these challenges consume us, cloud our thinking and our focus. In preparing for our new sermon series… the simpliest words of wisdom (that you shared with me in a conversation about yourself) hold true… "you can only do what you can do, and that's all". As leaders in ministry we need to trust that God knows our personal limits, the challenges of our environment and the hearts of those we serve… and the He will be there to fill in the missing pieces.

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