As much as I enjoyed all the seasons of ministry, December has always been my favorite. The pace of things seemed to slow down, and I could enjoy celebrating with my students, friends, and family. The extra time allowed me to sit back, relax, and take a breather.
Most people take this time of year to reflect on their personal lives. Some even set new year goals and resolutions. But what about reflecting on your ministry? As a leader, it is important to look back on your year celebrating and evaluating all that happened. Then make a plan for moving forward. Being honest with yourself about how things are working and being open to trying something new can be a difference-maker that leads to growth in the ministry and spiritual growth in the lives of your students.
I encourage you to carve out some time in the next couple of weeks with your team to reflect on your ministry. Get off campus and away from distractions. Celebrate the things God did and prayerfully consider what God has for this coming year.
Here are a few questions to get you started…