1. Baptize
I want to be apart of at least 1 of my friends baptisms in 2009. In 2008 a few of my friends made that step in their faith and I missed it - not in '09!

2. Publish
I want to publish an article in a notable/circulated journal or magazine in 2009. I've been working on a number of articles for a while now and am determined to accomplish this in the New Year. Notable is totally a subjective way to write a goal which should be concrete, but we'll have to see how this plays out.

3. Speak
In 2009 I want to line up more speaking engagements. I was able to teach and speak publicly a few times in 2008, but I love doing it and am making it a goal for '09.

4. Mission
I need to be a better friend to my neighbor, not metaphorically speaking, my actual neighbors. Many of them are longing for community and friendship and I have not made the time commitment to them - I'm a jerk - so in 2009 I'm changing that.

5. Maintain
This is actually the hardest one for me - I suck at maintaining. I hit things like a comet and then move on. So in 2009 I'm making it a goal to maintain consistency in my blogging endeavors, consistency in my health and diet and consistency in my journey and development as a follower of Jesus.