6. Design a ministry model of movement.
With the first five steps accomplished, you’re ready to devise a new, better ministry model that is an intentional approach and designed with your community in mind. Think of your model as a moving sidewalk. You want a discipleship pathway that allows people to jump on the sidewalk when they are ready, where they are ready, and move in one direction towards Jesus. That is our goal. That’s what our ministry model should accomplish.
Concluding Thoughts and Tips
Be Intentional: An intentional approach to ministry strategy only happens when we are intentional in our evaluation and design. No church accidentally creates disciples. The act of evangelism and discipleship is a deliberate process that demands an intentional ministry design.
Think Movement: Build your model with movement as the win. Where is each step moving people? How are people entering the step, experiencing it, and exiting it to take their best next step? In a discipleship pathway, movement matters.
Ask or Help: You alone may not see your intentional approach to the church model with fresh eyes. This is especially true if you created it or have been in your position for years. It’s hard to see your church with new eyes when we’ve been around a while. You may have other staff or volunteers who can help you better evaluate. You can invite an outside expert into the conversation. Whatever you do, don’t evaluate alone.
How can I help?
Most of my clients consider me their CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). Partnering with ministry and marketplace leaders from innovation through implementation is why I created Transformation Solutions. I’m dedicating my time to helping leaders like you discover potential problems, design strategic solutions, and deliver the preferable future. That includes you.
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