In ministry it's tempting to try to meet everyone's needs. It's just not possible to do that and so we face a choice: on whom will we focus?

As the primary leader of a ministry, there are two groups you should concern yourself with: the inner 20% and the outer 20%.

During the week you should spend most of your relational time ministering to the inner 20% of your ministry--the core.

At your large-group meetings you should spend most of your relational time with the outer 20%--the fringe.

A phrase that may help you remember this concept is that you disciple the faithful and pastor the unfaithful.

You should minimize time with the middle 60%. Train the core to minister to the crowd.