A Cheat Sheet is a quick summary of a lot of information. Here is my Quick Cheat Sheet for a college ministry revitalization or intentional growth plan.
1. Look at and as honestly as possible, determine what issues are holding your ministry back.
2. Listen to and get input from your core students. Get input, but do ask them to vote on actions to take.
3. Determine if any of "The Ministry Killers" are at work in your ministry. (Playing favorites, Inappropriate behavior by student leaders, No joy or fun in the ministry, Same old/Same old, Lack of excellence).
4. Decide which of two basic approaches to take. Is it a complete overhaul and change everything or Tweak some things within the current ministry.
5. Establish a starting point....this is FIRST! Prioritize it and move on it.
6. Look at the common characteristics of large and growing ministries.....what is one that could most quickly move your ministry in a positive direction. The two most common are: Effective small groups with strongly engaged and trained group leaders and A Sense of Mission throughout the ministry.
7. Develop an 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.
8. Assess honestly the ministry's healthy or unhealthy "atmosphere. "
9. Be prepared for the push back and even personal attack that can come with any dramatic changes.
10. Consider slimming down what your ministry offers to beef up the quality of your offerings.
11. Make an OBVIOUS change or multiple changes that show this is a new day. (This is particularly aimed at those fixing a broken ministry."
11. Invest deeply in a few student leaders who can be difference makers.
This was adapted from my book, "Fixing a Broken College Ministry" Amazon.com/dp/1521876665 .
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