While Bealer's The Myth of Balance is a quick read to be sure, the principle that he drives home is invaluable for pastors: if you don't plan for exceptions to your schedule they will rule you, your ministry, and your family. While that might sound like a "DUH!" statement, the way that Bealer suggests dealing with these exceptions is quite ingenious when kept to. However, he loses points for dragging the concept out across 60+ pages when the same could have been done in a tight article. But hey, he's gotta eat! Have you come across a productivity hack that works well in your ministry and family lives? Drop me a line and let's talk about it! Key InsightsBalance Isn’t Real
Sincerely, Chaz
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For me, followthrough follows accountability. So if I commit to posting about the books that I'm reading I'm more likely to continue to read them. I'd read Sustainable Youth Ministry in college, but I hadn't picked it back up since. I'm embarrassed to say that I merely skimmed it then and I've paid the price for not taking it seriously. This is a phenomenal book for youth pastors who feel stuck and for search committees looking to replace the stuck pastor they canned. There's no sense in re-writing the book, so below are some of the key insights that I personally took away from the book. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it! You can learn more about Mark DeVries by checking out ministryarchitects.com Fair warning: if you don't like analogies and metaphors, it might not be for you.. Have you read something recently that has impacted you? Let me know about it! Leave a comment below or contact me: I'm looking for more books this year! Key InsightsTo Gamble or Invest
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