Friday, April 13, 2007

Little Things Can Mean Alot

There's probably not a successful organization anywhere that wouldn't agree, attention to detail is not only an acquired skill, but a very necessary one as well. It's usually many small details that make up the bigger picture of accomplishment. Part of the job description of a music minister includes becoming an observer of people and surroundings - NOT just during the worship portion of the service. We must become aware of our surroundings physically, personally, socially, spiritually, in every way possible. If we can't see what's going on and we're not trained to even look, how can we serve anyone properly? Being locked into the idea that we exist for the purpose of "doing" the vision exclusively is a questionable path. The powers of observation are also necessary. "Seeing" the vision through is absolutely necessary. What is going on in the hearts and minds of people with respect to the vision? For those convinced that effective ministry is what happens during the up front time, a rude awakening is coming your way with a full head of steam. A tremendous amount of work goes into every up front time which seems to transpire without a hitch. Looking to get by with the minimum is not a mind set the servant of God should snuggle up to. Generally speaking success is not associated with this kind of thinking. Because one small overlooked detail can trip us up. Over time, skills are honed and the awareness of our surroundings becomes more obvious. But not at first. Learn to look around you! Be prepared to see, learn to be accountable for, and teach what must be done behind the scene for ministry to be effective. Save yourself and others from unnecessary trouble. Do these things well and God will increase your effectiveness.

Tim Covert

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