Category Archives: An Orientation to Pastoral Work OPW 2019 + 2020

What is the mental model of the GTD/NPM: Church-TO?

Focus: GTD/NPM Focus: CHURCH – Orientation to Pastoral Work, TO: Mark Forster + GTD Sorting = Flywheel GTD – the Natural Planning ModelBORING: phoning it in.EXCITING: I am on top of my work and GTD clear. I express my CliftonStrengths; … Continue reading

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What is the mental model of the GTD/NPM: CHURCH-Disciple Making?

GTD/NPM: CHURCH-Disciple Making Focus: GTD/NPM Focus: CHURCH – Orientation to Pastoral Work: Disciple MakingDM: Circles (Prayer Tool) + Discipleship System (FISH) = Ambidextrous Church. GTD – the Natural Planning ModelBORING: EXCITING: I express my CliftonStrengths; I learn, see patterns and … Continue reading

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What is the mental model of the GTD/NPM: S..R: Sermon + Blog =?

GTD/NPM: S..R: Sermon + Blog = Focus: GTD/NPM Focus: CHURCH – Orientation to Pastoral Work, S..R: Sermon + Blog = GTD – the Natural Planning ModelBORING: EXCITING: I express my CliftonStrengths; I learn, see patterns and needs, and understand what … Continue reading

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What are your Brave Dreams for your Church?

Brave Dreams: Church What would I choose to do if I was not afraid and anything was possible? CHURCHConversions cascade and disciple making … quality system built on my DM research (Stewardship of what I’ve already done.)… quality PA.S.TO.R System … Continue reading

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What is the mental model of the Morning Clean Routine?

Morning Clean Routine Simple Daily RulesDaily and Weekly Recipes Morning Clean RoutineMake coffee or tea or not.Record weight, BS, sleepCopy Daily Examen to JourneySelect Creative Project for day…Watch by meds.ShaveShower, head to toeComb hairClean teeth, mouthwashTake meds, put on watchUnderwearDeodorantShirt, … Continue reading

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What is the mental model of the GREAT QUESTIONS – SHALOM?

GREAT QUESTIONS – SHALOM“What’s the ONE Thing I can do / such that by doing it / everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” Solve problems– Diabetes – ED(Methods: Sleep, lose weight, exercise, fasting) Harvest opportunities Achieve goals– Growing church– … Continue reading

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What is the mental model of the GTD/NPM: PA: Circles + Listening =?

GTD/NPM: PA: Circles + Listening = Focus: GTD/NPM Focus: CHURCH – Orientation to Pastoral Work, PA: Circles + Listening = GTD – the Natural Planning ModelBORING: to be disinterested in my people. To be a hireling.EXCITING: I emotionally respond to … Continue reading

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What is the CHURCH: S..R Routine?

CHURCH: S..R RoutineNatural planning model:Defining purpose and principles Outcome visioningSermon

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What is the CHURCH Process System?

CHURCH Process System Run Morning Office RoutineRun TO SubroutineRun S..R SubroutineRun PA SubroutineRun Remainder Subroutine ————————————————————————————- Run TO SubroutineTO Subroutine … Daily Review.Review day Prepared before meetings.Meeting prep?Sort Todoist priority tasks Q1234Any priorities need elevating?Follow 2 minute rule during the … Continue reading

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What is the Problems List: CHURCH?

Problems List: CHURCH. Pastors false, problems, UDEs and symptoms. Name impaired, doesn’t know the people by sight. No pastoral care tracking system. No interpersonal sales commitment encouraging system, no pattern for asking people for commitment. Doing the minimum, cashing the … Continue reading

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