Martin Thielen is pastor of Brentwood United Methodist Church, just south of Nashville, Tennessee. Martin’s most recent book is “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?” A Guide to What Matters Most. Complete information about the book, including a free Leader’s Guide for leading a seven-week congregation-wide initiative based on the book, can be found at http://thielen.wjkbooks.com. Many of his sermons are available on his preaching and worship Web site, www.GettingReadyForSunday.com.

Here, Martin talks about making the most of people's new year's resolutions by making January extra-special.

WATCH MORE FROM MARTIN:

On taking care of yourself as a pastor

On the challenge of irrelevance

And on a more humorous note, check out what Martin does with the time he saves using Ministry Matters.