Time Management for Pastors

Have you ever sat at an airport and watched the people move throughout the terminal? Some walk slowly, others run frantically. The difference in pace is always related to time. Some are early, well prepared. Others are late due to unexpected delays or simple procrastination.

Because you cannot separate success from mastering the use time, time is an important part of life. Many pastors attempt to be successful without giving much thought to time, but those who truly attain success understand the need to make good use of their time. 

To the Galatians, Paul wrote, “Let us not grow weary while doing good...As we have opportunity let us do good to all” (Gal. 6:9-10). The Greek word for “opportunity” means making the most of your time. Time and opportunity are vitally linked to success in ministry.

Wasting time is sin. God is maker and ruler of time and He has entrusted us with this precious gift. We must recognize that God is the One who defines what is a waste. God defines a waste of time as anything that does not contribute to the fulfillment of His plan and purpose for us. You may ask, “Are recreation and rest wastes of time?”

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