Dealing with Distractions as a BiVocational Minister

It is very easy to get distracted when you are not sure of what your goal is. For a person who has no clear goal, everything is a distraction! On today’s episode of the BiVo podcast, I share three things that have helped me minimize distractions in my life as a minister! Listen and be blessed. What divides the BiVo Ministers attention? Work – Progress, intensity, Family – Expectations from extended family Finances – The need to meet basic needs and measure up to societal expectations Security – The need to build a kingdom and to be safe Ego – The need to have a name for yourself – To be useful Solution Have a very clear vision of what the end goal is (it is what Jesus wants) Crucified with Christ (no benefit in seeking your own) Excellent Time Management – Schedule, Schedule, Schedule. Schedule Prayers Schedule Bible Study Schedule your business or work time Schedule time with family Schedule church admin responsibilities (hire an admin person if you can afford to) Schedule sermon preparation Schedule visitations and personal interactions Schedule time for personal growth and development Schedule time for interaction with other ministers Schedule time for physical workout and exercise – You can add the BiVo Podcast with that. Schedule some free time into your day or week and have an idea of what you can cancel on your schedule, should the Holy Spirit change your schedule. The BiVo pastor must continue to grow in the area of scheduling. Try not to take on any new task without knowing where it would fit on your schedule. Resource Any.do – A to do list (app) that I have been using for about 5 years.