Last week in part 2 of this series I mentioned how I’d once heard that failure is a few errors in judgement repeated every day.

To stop this cycle of failure, you need time to reflect.

I shared when to reflect and this week I want to share some key areas to reflect on.

In no particular order:

Physical Health – Schedule an annual physical. You’ve got to have drive and clarity of thought if you’re going to fulfill your calling.

Spiritual Health – Are you closer to God today than you were at the beginning of the year?

Relational health. How are you doing in relating to those you are closest to: your spouse, children, family, co-workers, friends?

Financial health. You don’t have to be an expert but keep an eye on your financial statements.

Personal growth / career health. Are we fulfilling our calling? Are we investing in ourselves? How did we do as pastors over the previous year?

Church health. This is where we stand back and look at healthy systems, where our church needs work, and at the previous year in our church.

Tune in next week for the final installment in this four part series.

Your partner in ministry,

Nelson

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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.