Jim Wideman has made a list (part 1 & part 2) of his top 10 principles for ministry management. My favorites are:

#2 :: Plan for Growth
Remember that people follow people with a plan. Have a plan for spiritual growth, organizational growth, and numerical growth.

#3 :: Get Some Help
Make some calls. Network. Read a book. Listen to a CD. Get a Mentor. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel.

#6 :: Plan for Interruptions
When everything is said and done, there is more said than done. Things don’t always happen as you plan them.

#8 :: Plan Your Time Offensively
Act like your time belongs to you! Learn to say “no” to the things you don’t need to do.

Ministry management is about stewardship. It is about making the most of the calling that God has given you. Always be looking for ways to make your ministry more efficient.