Ministry Goals for 2026 | S2 E8

It's 2026, and there’s certainly a lot going on in the world (with surely more to come). While there are many pressing theological issues to consider, the profs have put together 11 things that every pastor should work hard to accomplish this year.

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(00:00) Coming Up...
(00:31) 2026: We’re Not Prophets, but...
(10:49) 1. Have a Preaching Plan
(19:33) 2. Set Baptismal Goals
(23:13) 3. Continue Your Education
(32:54) 4. Pursue Personal Holiness
(40:03) 5. Develop Elders
(44:51) 6. Find Good Rhythms of Rest
(51:44) 7. Develop a Discipleship Program
(58:20) 8. Support Church Planting
(01:01:53) 9. Invest in Kingdom Partnerships
(01:05:57) 10. See That Your Family Is Healthy and Thriving
(01:09:00) 11. Utilize Better Digital Tools
(01:12:36) —And Pray

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