I was WRONG....There are 7 College Minister Types!

 I have long held to the "6 Types of College Ministers" as listed in my previous Blog.

The Administrator

The Cool Dude or The Personality

The Rainmaker

The Pastor

The Counselor

The Hybrid

But, as I have gone back and thought more through it and I think there are actually seven (7). Someone asked me how many Rainmakers I knew. As I began to think about it, I decided that I have only known two that I would honestly describe as Rainmakers.  I am not saying there are only two.....just two that I know and have observed personally. Then, as I thought about it, I had to admit that they were total opposites in their gifts and strengths.

One is a great speaker and the other is not a speaker.  I think we automatically and I too have automatically thought of the Rainmaker as being a great speaker.  And, I think that is what a lot of people who are looking for a Rainmaker think of....a great speaker.  And, a really good speaker can be a spark to a ministry that will bring about real growth numerically.  Yet, they are not a Rainmaker.  You can be a good speaker and not be a Rainmaker.

What do these two Rainmakers have in common?  They both consistently work hard and are always looking at and thinking about new things..  They are super assertive.  Some might describe them as pushy.  But, they are always moving forward and not content with where they are and where the ministry is. They are not afraid to try something new and even push the envelope.  I would go as far as to say, there is even something mystical about a Rainmaker.  You cannot exactly put your finger on what it is that makes it all possible....other than working night and day.  But, there are lots of hard workers that are not Rainmakers.  It may be God just chooses to bless and use them in a particular way.

College Minister Type #7 is The Speaker.  Their speaking is a key part of the ministry.  The event where they speak is key to the whole ministry.  This event is usually the entry point to the ministry and most frequent connection point. Yet, the ministry does not instantly boom due to their speaking.  It is more of a steady and influencing factor.

So, there are both Rainmakers and Speakers!  Some Rainmakers are speakers and some are not.

So, what am I? I am not and have not been a Rainmaker.  While I have been privileged to lead a large ministry, it did not happen quickly, but was a result of several years and putting one year on top of another. I am a Hybrid of The Administrator and The Speaker.  I am a good speaker, when prepared, but not a great speaker and I am all about leading, directing, and building a ministry organization.

Do you know any Rainmakers?  If so, what is their key characteristic?

Honestly now, what are YOU?  I think understanding what type you are may be key in the ministry being all God would have it be.

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