7 Things I Want To Do As A Pastor

And a second list:

1. Meet with Church Council Members (when I am newly appointed)
2. Regular one-on-one meetings with staff and key lay-leaders
3. Regular lunch/dinner/dessert meetings with members
4. Learn the culture of the church (what is allowed and what is not allowed?)
5. Have a "coach"
6. Learn the history of the church (past areas of pain, success, # of pastors, attendance patterns, etc.)
7. Tour the church with the custodian (and spend time with the custodian)

Others? Comments?