Discover 10 questions leaders should ask themselves. Whether you’re in general ministry, youth ministry, children’s ministry, or serving as a volunteer, these are vital questions to consider.
Asking questions is a good thing. Questions have a way of amplifying weaknesses and clarifying priorities. Perhaps that’s why Jesus asked so many questions during his earthly ministry. Did you know he asked almost 300 questions of some sort in the Gospels?
Jesus used questions as a spotlight into peoples’ souls. Sometimes the result was them repenting (woman at the well.) Other times the result was them rejecting (Pharisees.) One time the result was Jesus’ crucifixion.
Turning the spotlight of questions on can be a dangerous thing. What is illuminated can be painful to see. This is especially true when we turn the spotlight of good questions into our own souls. This blinding light can help us identify areas we need to tighten up, activities we need to cut out, and disciplines we need to add.
With this as a backdrop, here are 10 questions leaders should ask themselves on a somewhat regular basis. I hope they’re helpful for you and your ministry team.
10 Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves
Ponder these important questions—and provide honest answers. Then if you don’t yet have an accountability partner or mentor, make that a priority.
1. Am I spending enough time in intercessory prayer for the teens in my church and community?
2. What areas of my personal life need shoring up so that, as I pray and minister, I’m doing so with clean hands and a pure heart?
3. Do I spend enough time prayerfully identifying the needs of teenagers and seeking God for the right material to teach them? Or am I just mindlessly buying the latest youth curriculum that looks somewhat interesting?
4. What can I do to improve my relationships with the church leadership and parents of teens? How can we all be fully aligned in our spiritual goals for these young people?
5. How is my marriage, really?
