Managing Projects for Ministry

160 Manag i ng Pro j ec t s for Mi n i s t r y

The Art of Engagement, continued

WHAT Seek God for his vision What has, and is, taking place? Context What are the 3-5 most important things you value? Values What do you want to accomplish? Vision

Brainstorming

HOW In the next 12 months, what are the main things you need to stress vision? Objectives

What measurable things must be accomplished under each objective? Goals

What specific steps must be assigned to a person to accomplish each goal? Assignments

Applications

• Contexts: personal, family, programs, life vision, projects, decision making

• Dimensions: leading a choir, leading a worship service, leading a cell group, planning COB II

Practical tools: ~ Many tools for complex projects including scheduling software ~ Most ministry tasks will not be that complex ~ Task List (blank, filled-in chart)

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• Story of the wise man of influence who used wisdom in engagement