The Measure of a Minister

Do you ever wonder if your hard work in God’s vineyard is making a difference? If you ever doubt your success in God’s calling, then there’s good news for you! God keeps score differently than 21st Century America.

The use of countable results to measure success in sports and business is so common that most people measure ministry success by the “bottom line” as well. These unhealthy metrics for ministry success contribute to ministerial discouragement that ultimately may inhibit fruitfulness. However, focusing on qualitative measurements can help you accurately assess your ministry and reveal true success.

This book identifies a set of biblical metrics and progress indicators for ministry success that reflect the sovereignty of God. Qualitative measurements affirm the biblical fruitfulness of churches of all sizes, not only the numerically superior. Even in the absence of a countable increase granted by God, sincere ministry fruitfulness can be measured. Celebrating qualitative victories using biblical measurements result in healthier and more Christlike pastors and churches.

Using a health promotion and wellness model, this book highlights the benefits of biblical ministry values, vision, and mission statements using qualitative ministry outcomes and benchmarks. Measuring ministry success using a set of biblical indicators called The Ten Principles will encourage ministry families and lay leaders, thereby enhancing their fruitfulness.