Timing your breaks June 23, 2005

When is there a good time in ministry to take a break? Since the weekends don't stop, it's tempting to feel like we shouldn't stop either. When attendance is low, you might think you need to be there so more people will show up. Don't fall for that! There are certain times of the year when your numbers will dip no matter who is speaking.

Look at your calendar and find those natural times when attendance might be flat and take advantage of that. Also, check out your schedule and see where you are going to expend the most energy. Try to line up a break after those big events or seasons.

Here's a look at our slower attendance times when Ed usually takes a break from speaking:

• The weekend after Christmas
• The first weekend of the New Year
• Spring Break
• Memorial Day weekend
• Summertime, particularly in July
• The weekend after Thanksgiving

Taking a break is a great time to develop other speakers, and also allows other ministries to be in the spotlight.

Comments

[Sarge]

Great insight! Thanks.