Sample Ministry Action Plan (Map)

Middle School Ministry

October 2003–September 2004

Recruit a male coach.
Recruit worship leader.
Expand coach’s role and training.
Recruitment strategy:
- "The Hook, Line, and Sinker": Capture Mechanism. Under 2 hours. Vision and strategy cast. "This is who we are, and we’d love to have you join us!"
- "Cat Herding 101": 3 to 4 weeks of Youth Ministry 101 for those who have bitten the hook. More in-depth than The Hook. "You want to join us; here are the essentials of youth ministry."
- "Middle School Community": Ongoing. Spiritual life and community as well as equipping and developing. Once every 6 weeks. A middle school version of Leadership Community.
Expand adult leader numbers.

Current numbers:

Male: 12
Female: 9

Current Total: 21
Projected numbers:

Male: 16
Female: 14

Projected gain: 9
Projected total: 30

Equip middle school E-Leaders.
Equip for future goals, not defaulting to present needs.
Tech leader identified and trained.
Student team of techies.

Hit 150 mark on Sunday a.m.
April/May average: 130.
Minister of fun—activities coordinator:
2 large-scale outreach events.
3 medium-scale events.
Ongoing small events.
Greet-team leader, strategy, and team solidified.
Calls, e-mails, or cards to each first-time visitor.

Recruit small-group leaders.
Current small-group leaders.
Male: 8
Female: 6
Current Total: 14
Projected small-group leaders.
Male: 10
Female: 8
Projected gain: 4
Projected total: 18
Small groups average 50 percent of Sunday a.m. total.
Shepherding with regularity.
Postcards, e-mails, or calls by small-group leaders every other week.
Meet outside of church once every 6 weeks.
New believers class.
Measure evangelism success by numbers through class.

—Dan M. Reiland, D.Min., Lawrenceville, Georgia

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