Many have the view of the perfect College Minister as being one who wows people with his or her personality. They come to a ministry and instantly people are drawn to them and the ministry booms. But, not all of us who are called to college ministry are the super personality type......did we mishear God in sensing our call to college ministry?
If the choice is Personality or Organization, I will take organization EVERY time.....if the two don't go together. A "Personality Ministry" often disappears when the personality person leaves. It does not stand the test of time. A ministry built over time by organization tends to outlast the organizer.
Organization develops a variety of leaders, has a plan, and shares ownership. If God has blessed you with the big personality, be grateful.....but work on your organization. I must tell you the vast majority of great college ministries with which I am familiar are led by organization people.
Organizing multiplies your ministry. It is not all you.
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