I like the statement, “First things First” coined by Stephen Covey. The intent is to ensure that the most important things get done first. Why is this important? Because other important, and urgent issues, get in the way.

Imagine if you were to give attention to the things that matter most in 2018. What difference would that make… for you? the people you love? the people you lead? the community you serve? the world?

Too often I get caught up in the business of life and the tasks of work, and lose site of the main thing.

Here is a very common situation around this time of year. The dust is beginning to settle on those resolutions made on January 1. Exercise is a classic. I notice more cars in the parking spaces at the gym in January, more people riding bikes and jogging. When we hit February the numbers begin to drop. By March and April, it is back to the norm. Why is that?

I suggest it is Mission Drift. Mission Drift is that very natural phenomenon that occurs when a new habit is being formed. There is that initial euphoria that exercise provides. After a few weeks, the realization sinks in – “this is hard work!”

How can we as Christian leaders stay focused on the main thing. Three questions to ask yourself to prioritize Disciplemaking:

  1. What shifts do I need to make in my behavior to line-up with my values?
  2. Who can I connect with for support?
  3. Where can I acquire the skills and refine my process?

Here is an opportunity to keep discipelemaking in Quadrant II – Important & NOT Urgent.  Learn about the Disciplemaking Collective that begins this April. The Collective will be a great place for you to connect with on on the same journey to stay On Mission. The Disciplemaking Coaching Guide & Storyboard are the resources we will use.

Please send any questions that you have about the Disciplemaking Collective by clicking here.

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