Easter week is finally here! And it's packed full of opportunities to lead people into the greatest story ever told.

Here are a few tips to help you survive this week:

1 | Identify what's going to have the most impact.

There is going to be more to do this week than you can possibly get done: people to meet with, services to lead, videos to get ready, rehearsals to attend, etc. Good leaders identify what's going to have the most impact on the people that they're leading and they pour all of their time into those things. This week is the perfect time to say no to some things. That'll make the things you DO commit to that much better.

Answer the question: what is going to have the most impact on the people I'm leading? Then, pour yourself into those things.

2 | Find time for rest.

It seems obvious but %95 of leaders are not going to find time to rest this week.

The only way you'll be able to lead people to your best ability is if you allow yourself the chance to rest. Working more is not helping.

So how do you find time to rest? Look at your calendar for the week and pick a day to take off. Schedule it on the calendar and commit to having the work you need to have done done by the time that day comes. 

Alternatively, if you already have something scheduled for every day this week - let this be a lesson for next year. You need a day off - especially during Easter! If this is you, look at the week after Easter and take two days off (I recommend Monday and Tuesday). 

3 | Remember the why.

The "why?" is what will motivate you this week. Focus more on the "why?" than the "what?" Constantly keep in front of you and your team that you are doing this so that people have the opportunity to hear the greatest story ever. That we can be reconnected with God.

You've got this!