Sample Priorities for a Pastor

1. God- 

         a. Daily Devotions in the Bible

         b. Daily Prayer

         c. Fasting when needed

         d. Following of Biblical Principles

 

   2. Family- 

    1. Wife-

    a. Meet her day to day needs

    b. Communicate openly and regularly

    c. Pursue the Biblical priorities for our Marriage- 

         (Love, Respect, Fidelity, Honor, Forgiveness, Kindness)

    2. Children- 

     a. Teach and Train to be life-long Disciples of Christ 

     b. Nurture open communication

     c. Take interest in their interests

     d. Expectations of a normal “Christian Family”

       3. Ministry- 

      a. Disciple and Develop the People in my care

      b. Mindset to Receive feedback and improve

      c. Fellowship with peers and friends in the ministry

      d. Seek and Follow God’s direction and presence

            

    4. Physical Fitness-

    a. Weight lift or play basketball 5 days a week

    b. Learn a few levels of Judo

    c. Stretch Daily 

 

     5. Continual Learning-

      a. Read one Book a month

      b. Research using the internet

      c. Learn from a mentor

 

      6. Creativity-

       a. Write weekly

       b. Create Inventions for common use

       c. Paint, Carve or build things with wood

                        

      7. Adventure-

       a. Coast- Diving, Crabbing, Surfing

       b. Mountains- Hiking, Four Wheeling, Camping

       c. Local- Parks, Malls, Exploring Local Sites

 

 

Long Range Goal Samples-

 

Get a Master’s Degree- 

Own a home- 

Speak Spanish Fluently- 

Maintain Lifetime Fitness-