Enjoy the Huge Opportunities from Embracing Change in Your Business and Ministry

Managing change is a major part of making your business your ministry. Not only do you need flexibility, but you also need a willingness to embrace new territory. When you make changes, it is often challenging to get everyone involved on board. But you can enjoy the huge opportunities from embracing change in your business and ministry when you reframe your perspective.

Change is a normal part of leading a ministry and business. As a leader, it’s up to you to help those around you see the benefits that the change is bringing.

Here are some example of the huge benefits from embracing change in your business and ministry.

1. You can to move up. Change gets you out of your comfort zone. It forces you to do new things and grow even when it’s not comfortable.
2. You control who you tell and when to share your news. Every detail is not a concern for everyone. The more your ministry grows, the more careful you should be about sharing intimate details. People get their feelings hurt easily. The changes you make in your ministry influence people personally, and even spiritually. Be honest, keep people encouraged, and handle the tough decisions in the company of a select few close individuals. Avoid giving tough news in the middle of a celebration and major event. The end of the year, end of the week/month is a good time to communicate change.
3. You can let people see how much you care for them and the organization. If you have a money problem, tell them as soon as you know there’s a problem. If a relationship is strained, let the person know that the strained relationship is taking a toll and the changes will help all people involved. Some changes are uncomfortable, but they are still necessary. It’s up to you to manage the changes in a manner that keeps the ministry growing.
4. You can prepare people for what’s coming. Help people involved to see the big picture and understand your goals. When you make a change, it doesn’t have to be a surprise. When people know the goals and culture of the ministry/business, it’s easier to understand your decisions. You have greater opportunities for agreement when people feel they are a part of the process and their concerns matter.
5. You can stop delays. If you know a certain person or situation no longer works for you, don’t delay the decision for change. Pray about it, wait for the proper timing and make the change that is needed.
6. You can share your heart regarding the ministry or business. Let people see you making regular adjustments to keep the ministry in line with your goals and God’s guidance. As a leader, people see how you decide and you become an influence for their personal life.

In Marketplace Ministry, you have changes, even when you plan well. Whatever you think at the beginning, it looks different when it happens. The big idea may stay the same, but the road to get there has twists, curves and changes. When you keep your eyes on God and make adjustments when needed, he gets you to the place where He wants you to go.

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