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“The Conceptions” How to Stay In The Game | Branon Dempsey | Part 2 of 2

July 8, 2020

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In the last article The Misconceptions of How to Stay in the Game I outlined some ways to stay healthy and not end your ministry early. The truth is this: you are relevant to your ministry, you can keep up with the things around you, and you will be effective. It’s a manner of changing both your perspective and lifestyle, how you approach ministry for the long haul.

Ministry is not Survivor island. “To Outwit, Outsmart and Outlast,” does not guarantee a win. You want to finish strong, but what is the game plan to help you get there? Let me offer some techniques I’ve learned from God’s play book.
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Great players work hard at the fundamentals. 
Besides being a musician, I love sports. I’m not a guru of players and points, but I love watching the games. For example, in watching basketball, you will learn a few things about the longevity of shooters. On the court, they utilize space, technique, strategy and best of all, they learn how to focus on a few good things, not many at one time.
Date Your Spouse: The more this area is a priority, the more value I give to my wife. As in my Pie & Wine video podcast, I share about how we shoot the kids off to bed at 7pm! If I cannot nurture my marriage, what am I good for? 

So, where do you start? Keep it simple, make it sincere. Seek, plan, and do the things your spouse enjoys and make the moment about them. We love watching “The Sound of Music,” maybe corny for some, but I like doing what she likes. Better than this, I get to learn more things about my bride. Each time I do, I begin to love more things about her than ever before. Now, I am a huge Julie Andrews fan!

As quality time grows, so do the safe boundaries you create and the intimacy you share. Additionally, 1 Timothy 3:5 makes it very clear of our responsibility of home and ministry. 

Don’t Quit on Monday – don’t allow the negative short-falls to knock you off your game. You have to learn to roll with the punches. If you are constantly living life (and the last service) in the rear-view mirror, you become a distracted driver, and eventually you will crash. Keep this in mind: just because something bad happened, doesn’t mean you throw in the towel. It’s too easy to quit. Think about Jonah, he too thought it was wise to quit, but it almost costed him his life. 

You have to place logic over emotional reactions. Once you can label the problem and identify a way around it, you remain calm and in control. Basketball players don’t make every free-throw shot, they just keep practicing for the next one.
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“Don’t Be Afraid To Make A Mistake”
This was a statement made by Ned Yost, Head Coach of the Kansas City Royals as they went on to win the 2015 World Series. In short, they were challenged to enjoy the game and stick to the basics, rather than the mechanics. It was this revision of their strategy that helped them win the World Series. 

You will encounter all sorts of mishaps in your journey. In our ever-watchful world, people notice the way you work-through problems. This is nothing new for us in ministry. Each worship service has its own difficulties, no matter if you are the leader or the volunteer. 

If you have children, then you are aware that they are always watching. People in general never remember what you do, kids ALWAYS remember how you did it. 

One rehearsal, I encouraged my team to make it big if they made a mistake. You read that right. The philosophy is simple. If we can hear it, we can fix it. I can’t tell you the number of times when people have mess up, go silent and try to hide it under the rug. When this happens the issue goes uncorrected. A buddy of mine Tony Guerrero has said before: “when you don’t make corrections, you keep rehearsing the mistakes.” So, don’t be afraid to make the mistake in order to fix it.

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In closing, take it all lightly. I say this: Ministry is too short, but life is long. You will always have work to do, but where will you be if you live your life exhausted and spent. Above all else, take time with God – daily. He nurtures our hearts as we feed ourselves from His word and dwell in His presence. 

We then learn the value of what Proverbs 4.23 tells us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Stay in the game, but also stay on the court. The Lord has given you victory over defeat. So, play well, live well and enjoy, for the long haul.

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Branon Dempsey | PM Below or email: branon@WTTU.co
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    Branon Dempsey is the founder and CEO of Worship Team Training and Worship Team Training University WTTU.co He has over twenty years of leading worship and teaching worship theology, music and songwriting for churches ranging from 500 to 5,000 members. He has had the opportunity to train and study worship at Maranatha! Music as well as some of the most well-known churches in the country, including Coast Hills Church, and Saddleback Church, where Rick Warren is pastor. Branon Dempsey holds an M.Div in Worship Theology and Worship Arts, along with a Bachelors of Music in Composition and Performance, along with an emphasis in worship leader training by Maranatha and Integrity Music. Branon is a devotional writer for Bible.com Youversion and selling author / teacher with Faithlife (Logos Bibles) for worship teaching and training material. WTTU exists to help individuals understand their personality, their learning style and their spiritual maturity, which, in turn, helps the individuals sharpen their quality development and gain the needed confidence to reach the upward call of God in Christ Jesus Ephesians 2:10 and Philippians 3:14. Follow Branon: @BranonDempsey @worshiptt

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