Events – Part 3: Less Is More

There was a time when I hosted an event about once a month. I was single, had no life outside of ministry and didn’t have a very healthy emotional or spiritual life either. I wouldn’t recommend hosting that many events. You got to figure out what works best for you. After experimenting for yours, I’ve discovered that one event per quarter is sufficient. In doing less I actually accomplished more. The following are two negatives dynamics you create when doing too many events.

First, you lose focus on what’s most important. You spend too much time running programs rather than investing in people. Preteens, parents and leaders need you. Programs are secondary. Don’t lose focus on what’s most important.

Second, you live a life without boundaries. You need time in your schedule to read, take walks, pray, be with friends and go out to dinner with your spouse. You need time for yourself, God and others. Full-time or even part-time ministry has a way of consuming a lot of your time and energy. You work weekends and many only have one day off a week. On top of that you are often required to perform duties not in your job description. So, don’t add more to your calendar by doing too many events. Learn to live a life with boundaries.

Third, the quality of the event suffers. It is better to focus on only a few and do them with excellence. When you got too many irons in the fire, little details aren’t given needed attention. Focus on only a few and they will be much more effective.

You are not Superman, so don’t overdo it. Remember that less is more.