Category Archives: Time Management

Pastoral Visitation Made Easier

Posted on February 26, 2021 by danserns

I once saw a cartoon. In the first frame a pastor was visiting with someone in their home but thinking “I really should be working on my sermon.” In the second frame the same pastor was working on his sermon … Continue reading →

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4 Things to Do if Your Church Says “No” to Evangelism

Posted on April 26, 2018 by danserns

The pastor on the phone sounded defeated. “I talked to the church board about Evangelism and they said they didn’t want any evangelism this year, and maybe not next year either.” In situations like this it is possible to forget … Continue reading →

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Family Time – Ministry Models

Posted on February 28, 2017 by danserns

Join us Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Family Time on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330. How does a young pastor balance his schedule so he is both pursuing his calling and caring for … Continue reading →

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Goal Setting & Accomplishment – Ministry Models

Posted on November 22, 2016 by danserns

Join us Wednesday December 7, 2016 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Goal Setting & Accomplishment on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330 Here are 3 Ministry Models to set goals and accomplish them that I have found helpful. Feel … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Church Calendar – Ministry Models

Posted on October 27, 2016 by danserns

Join us Wednesday November 2, 2016 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Planning Your Church Calendar on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330 Here are notes for the teleconference. Planning The Church Calendar From Chaos to Order By Dr. … Continue reading →

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Time Management – Ministry Models

Posted on September 6, 2016 by danserns

Join us September 7, 2016 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Time Management on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330 Here are 3 Time Management Ministry Models I have found helpful. Feel free to use, adapt or … Continue reading →

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Introducing “Ministry Models” Teleconference

Posted on August 16, 2016 by danserns

Pastors, need a quick boost of insight? Join our free monthly Ministry Models Teleconference the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm Central time. The topic for September 7 – Time Management. The three Ministry Model tips for discussion are: … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? …Share Advice With A New Pastor to A New District

Posted on May 31, 2008 by danserns

One of the mixed blessings of being a Seventh-day Adventist pastor is moving to a new district every four to seven years.[i] It’s often difficult to leave behind church family, friends and familiar surroundings. But it is a great time … Continue reading →

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Why Not Try This? …Outline Your 2007 Calendar soon

Posted on October 31, 2006 by danserns

         There are far too many years in my life when I can’t really remember doing anything of significance. Those are usually the years I didn’t plan anything of significance!           Now is a great time to outline our plans … Continue reading →

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WHAT WORKS FOR ME… In Planning a Preaching Calendar

Posted on July 31, 2005 by danserns

Dave Livermore, Pastor, Kelso-Longview, WA Adventist Church (Oregon Conf). “I take a calendar that contains the whole year that I am scheduling. I mark in all the holidays first, those days such as Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Fourth of July, … Continue reading →

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