Looking at 2009 and Thinking about 2010

Last January I decided to start evaluating how I did with goals over 2008.
Here were some of the goals that I came up with for 2009.
(Instead of a pass or fail, Im gonna give myself a grade instead.)

1. Spend more time getting things done
Grade:C+ I got alot better at keeping track of things, but I still wasted alot of time this year.

2. Get to know more of our neighbors
Grade:B- Volunteering and being a local helped with this.

3. Network with more church planters
Grade:B+ Between Philly, Assessment and Pittsburgh, I’m beginning to get to know alot of great church planters.

4. Write on our blog more often
Grade:C While I didn’t write as often as I wanted to, I upped my posting over 2008, from under 40 to 114.

5. Finish as many of my half read books as possible
Grade: C- While I did finish some books I wanted to read, I ended up adding a few more books to my need to read list.

6. Take more photos
Grade: A- With a new baby, and a better camera phone I definitely took alot more pictures this year than 2008.

7. Pray more
Grade: B+ While a had a better pattern of prayer in 2009 than I did in 2008. I’m still not praying as often as I wish.

So what are some goals for 2010

Read and pray more systematically with my family.
Go fishing or camping at least once.
Write in a more systematic way.
Get my bike fixed and actually ride it.
Network with more community leaders and pastors.

On Repentance

“Do not attempt to confess and forsake your old ways apart from the love of God manifested in a crucified Lord.”

C John Miller