Monday, August 13, 2012

You Are the Face of Your Ministry

Whether you like it or not, you are the face of your ministry. People identify with people. All great movements have had a face.

Questions to consider:

1. Will parents say, "I want my son or daughter to be like you?". That's what they are saying when they send students to you. Or at least, they believe you will be a plus in their son or daughter's life.

2. Will financial supporters want to give to to your ministry when they see who you are?

3. Will school officials work with you and trust you when they see who you are?

One college minister tells of receiving significant financial gifts any time his picture appeared in the paper. Over time he has become the face of the ministry. What are you doing or what should you be doing to be a better face to your ministry. One of the truths of college ministry is one of the groups of students you attract is people just like you. Scary huh?

Arliss Dickerson,
Lifeway Leadership Contract Worker
Arliss has a great blog full of helpful insights to collegiate ministrty: www.arlissdickerson.blogspot.com