Not winging it?

Many of us are pretty good of thinking on our feet and punting when necessary. This should not be an excuse for being lazy and not planning. What if you had a late night counseling or medical emergency to deal with and you are not “at the top of your game?” Do you really want to blow something important? Always have a lesson plan, sermon outline, list of games, schedule. Write these out Just in Time so they are fresh. Then be prepared to set them aside and use your extemp skills if you are so inclined. These are neither a crutch to be dependent on nor a waste of time, they are a starting place.