What does it mean to be truly productive in life and ministry? In this episode, we talk with author Tim Challies about his book Do More Better and explore how missionaries and ministry leaders can steward their time, energy, and resources for God’s glory and the good of others.
Tim unpacks how productivity is not about doing more things—but about doing the right things, with the right heart, for the right reasons.
In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How biblical productivity reshapes the way missionaries think about ministry
✅ Why busyness can be just as dangerous as laziness—and how both steal fruitfulness
✅ Why the absence of productivity is first a theological problem
✅ The principle of “planned neglect” and how missionaries can let go of good things to focus on the best things without guilt
✅ The key tools in Tim’s productivity system: task management, scheduling, and storing information
✅ Practical tips for managing email, WhatsApp, and multiple messaging platforms without drowning in digital clutter
✅ The importance of daily and weekly planning times
Tim is husband to Aileen and father to two daughters who are young adults and one son who is waiting for him in heaven. He worships and serves as an elder at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Canada. He is the author of many books and a daily blog.
Show notes and links:
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