A Cheat Sheet is a quick summary of a lot of information. Here is my updated cheat sheet for revitalizing a struggling college ministry or taking one to another level.
1. Look at and as HONESTLY as possible determine what issues are hold your ministry back.
2. Get input and LISTEN to your core students. But, remember those there are the ones most likely to feel everything is just as it should be.
3. Determine if any of "The Ministry Killers" are at work in your ministry. Two of the most common are Inappropriate Behavior by student leaders and Lack of Excellence in what is done.
4. Decide which of two basic approaches to take...particularly in a struggling ministry or a re-start...."Do a complete overhaul and change everything". Or, "Tweak some things within the current ministry".
5. Establish a starting point and give it priority.....this is FIRST.
6. Look at the common characteristics of large and growing ministries .....what is one of those that could most quickly move your ministry in a positive direction. Don't suddenly try to adopt all of them.
7. Develop and overall plan. A written plan or strategy is a plus to making continual progress. Don't let the everyday tasks keep you from doing the things necessary for the change or growth. It is easy to get sidetracked.
8. Assess honestly the ministry's healthy or unhealthy "atmosphere". Every ministry has a "Vibe". If it is unhealthy, what is at the core of that?
9. Be prepared for the push back and personal attack that often goes with any major change. As much as possible, let people know why you are doing what you are doing.
10. Consider slimming down what your ministry offers to beef up the quality of your offerings. No ministry can be and offer every good possibility.
11. If it is taking on a broken ministry, make an OBVIOUS change or multiple changes that show this is a NEW day.
12, Invest deeply in a few leaders or potential leaders, that could be difference makers.
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