1. Setting Boundaries: Pastor Matthew told me that it was absolutely critical for himself to schedule time to focus on the priorities in ministry. He said that this takes a lot of effort because people and other circumstances are always presenting themselves and it can get difficult to focus on priorities. He also said that it was important for him to make sure that he had a division between being at home and at the office. He says that when he is home his main role is to be a father and husband. He does not work on sermons, answer the phone, or do any visitation. He also makes sure that he protects his day off.
2. Time Management Advice: The two best pieces of advice that Pastor Matthew gave me were to schedule ministry time and set goals. He said scheduling, again, helps set boundaries, but also helps manage his time. When he schedules himself, he knows what he needs to accomplish and the time that he has to accomplish his tasks. In his opinion it is also critical for him to set goals for the week. Each week he sets goals for himself so he knows what he wants and needs to get accomplished for the ministry that week. He looks at the ministry objective of the church and sets goals that will help accomplish this objective. He also makes sure that he takes care of the needs of the church that present themselves through the week. By scheduling his time and setting goals he is able to increase his effectiveness and efficiency as a pastor.
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