I've got a simple, 15-minute wrap up meeting I do with myself each day. It ensures I can follow-up well, evaluate, as well as plan for the next day. 

It seems like small tasks are the things I always push to the side. Over the last few weeks I have been thinking about why they are no fun and what I can do about that.

A 6 hour sermon?

You are kidding me...right?

Since ministry has changed over the last two years, I have had to adapt how I prepare to write sermons. Let me run it all down for you.

For the official 100th episode of Productive Pastor I asked the internet for whatever questions about ministry productivity they might have. I answer a decent set here. Let’s jump into conversations about ideal schedules, reading, preaching preparation, and ministry burnout.

Of all my favorite thinkers and writers about productivity, I resonate the most with Cal Newport. He teaches computer science in the IVY leagues, writes frequently about productivity, and podcasts, and creates resources for others to enhance their personal productivity.

Part of strategic productivity is having the time to work on the things which matter the most. For me, one of the best ways to make sure this happens is having a handful of crucial personal meetings.