Summary: Are you ready for future growth? Would be you ready if 19 new volunteers came to you saying they wanted to be plugged in right now? Most say they would be overjoyed...until they realize they would not know how to effectively plug them in right away.
As I shared before, ministry multiplication is the biggest win. But, if you have been in ministry for any amount of time, you might run some “Objections” to multiplying ministry. You might say, “it is easier to just do it myself.” It IS easier right now. But not for long. The wise and master builder plans for future growth now by building into other leaders, thus multiplying the ministry.
Have you ever been to Arizona? When I visited Arizona, I was shocked to see the massive man made river beds. These cement channels were installed for the anticipation of the one time in the year when the rains hit hard. Intelligent leaders thought ahead and built for the future of a downpour. They calculated and pre-directed the surges of water and mapped out just where they should go.
Are you ready for future growth? Would be you ready if 19 new volunteers came to you saying they wanted to be plugged in right now? Most say they would be overjoyed...until they realize they would not know how to effectively plug them in right away.
Arizona city planners made decisions NOW for a future when the blessing of rains would come. Working hard now - pulling double duty for a season - makes tomorrow’s anticipated downpour of waters a welcome thought. The key is to build systems, structures and teams to support future growth. By building into others now, you are ready for the future, whatever it holds. Build now what you hope you will need in 5 years.