This is Kerrick Thomas – and for the last 12 years I’ve served alongside of Nelson Searcy as Executive Pastor of The Journey Church. I’m guest blogging today and would like to talk to you about time management.

Time is the Pastor’s most precious commodity . . . because your time is an unrenewable resource. Your time is your life — so managing your time is the only way to manage your life.

Here are two God-honoring Time Management Principles:

Set Artificial Deadlines
Parkinson’s Law says that the amount of time one has to perform a task is the amount of time it will take to complete the task. So this principle challenges you to see how fast you can complete each task. Set an artificial deadline and see how fast you can get it done. And then enjoy the extra time you have!

Start Work Early
There is nothing that will make your day more productive, remove unneeded stress  and make the most of your time more than getting an early start to your work day. Whether you are knocking out some work at home or at the office – for most people the morning is the most productive time of the day.

Here’s one final tip: the most powerful time management principle is to learn to say “NO”.

– Kerrick

P.S. – To learn more on time management, check out Time Management for Busy Pastors.

In this resource, Nelson Searcy shares 34 time management principles that you can start applying right away.

Click here to explore this resource.

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.