Do You Need Help in Developing a Ministry Plan?
Aug2007-
(Editor's Note) Some of you may be struggling to discern where the Holy Spirit is leading you re your future, and may be having a difficult time developing a ministry plan. Although this becomes clearer over time (step by step) as we continue to grow in intimacy with Jesus, following are some aspects you might wish to pray through as you seek the Lord's guidance and leading, which may be of some help to you. Even if you aren't required to do this for a church or ministry, etc., I believe you will find that going through the process will be helpful for you personally, to help give you a better understanding of how the Lord is leading you.
Thank you, Jeannette, for passing on these points.
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SHAPING MY MINISTRY PLAN IDENTIFYER'S
(from http://www.christianitytoday.com)
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Nature Of My Calling:
My Spiritual Gifts:
My Natural Abilities:
My Values and What's Important To Me:
Where Have I Had Pain?:
My Interests:
What Energizes You??
Affirmation From Others:
What You Were You Doing When You Were Happiest?:
History Of Success:
Consistent Feedback:
Information from Identification Instruments:
Who Do You Want To Spend Time With?:
What is God Saying To You In Your Devotions:
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Once you have had a chance to pray through the above types of questions, it
will be easier for you to develop the following:
Developing
a ministry plan - some additional help
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Write down your:
Immediate Goals
Short term goals
Longer term goals
Long term goals
From there you can develop a concise
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
and
List your Objectives
Overall Purpose, Vision, Gifts, Passion, Goals and Philosophy
My Purpose:
Vision:
Spiritual Gifts:
Passion for Ministry:
Goals:
Philosophy of Ministry / Core Values, etc.:
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