What Matters Most: When No Is Better Than Yes

By Doug Fields and Andy Stanley

If you can't remember the last time you said no to the senior pastor, the custodian, the church secretary, or the parents of that annoying kid, you're on the road to ... well ... to nowhere. Actually, you're on the road to death-the death of your passion, your ministry, your joy, your family, your long-term ministry effectiveness, and maybe even your faith. It may sound dramatic, but the truth is, ministry often makes us feel like we have to say yes to everything for the sake of Jesus. We're asked to sacrifice our time, our energy, our personal resources, and often our families. And we usually make these sacrifices for others who believe they know what really matters for us. But if it's all in the name of Jesus, do you think Jesus would really ask us to do it all? Probably not, because Jesus said no on a regular basis. He said no to important people and significant opportunities. He took time to focus on what mattered most. He said no when he needed to refuel or refocus. In fact, Jesus was effective in his ministry because he occasionally said no. Can you imagine what your ministry could be if you took the opportunities to refuel and refocus from time to time? This is your chance. Doug Fields, author of What Matters Most and a youth ministry survivor for more than 25 years, is giving you permission-no, he's telling you-to learn to say no and say it often so you can say yes to what's most important. If you want to do more than just survive, if you want to thrive in youth ministry, this may be the most important lesson you'll learn. This book will provide you with encouragement to stay the course, reignite your passion for ministry, and most importantly, nurture your passion for Jesus. After all, isn't that what matters most? Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310273277
• ISBN13: 9780310273271
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.5"