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Wisdom from God

In his book, Innovative Planning: Your Church in 4-D, author Bud Wrenn shares the following:

"Perhaps the best preparation for planning may be the daily habit of praying for God’s wisdom. After all, He gave us all brains to use in making decisions, and He offers the wisdom that is needed to fuel these brains. We need to ask for it, use it, and trust it.”

Note: This is the third of Bud's three "givens" being shared over three days.

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God Blesses Planning

In his book, Innovative Planning: Your Church in 4-D, author Bud Wrenn shares the following:

"The Bible is not ‘anti-planning’. Rather the book of Proverbs advocates planning, and gives strong advice on how planning can be done effectively." [3] Among the verses are Proverbs 16:3, 9; 19:21.

Note: This is the second of Bud's three "givens" being shared over three days.

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Prayerful Preparation

In his book, Innovative Planning: Your Church in 4-D, author Bud Wrenn shares the following:

"All planning concerning the Kingdom of God must be approached with great prayer and prayerful attitudes. In writing this, I am assuming that it is a given that a congregation is willing to spend time in prayer and is seeking God's wisdom prior to beginning a planning process and during the process." [3]

Note: This is the first of Bud's three "givens" being shared over three days.

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22-44 Ministry Mobilizers

Church Solutions for Uncertain Economic Times: An Article

During uncertain economic times how do congregations provide staff leadership that is essential for forward progress? How do congregations add a staff person? How do congregations replace a staff person? How do congregations lower staff costs in response to what they hope is a temporary reduction in tithes and offerings? One of the best ways to fulfill staffing needs is to use 22-44 Ministry Mobilizers.

What Are 22-44 Ministry Mobilizers? 22-44 Ministry Mobilizers are lay ministers who work 22 hours per week for 44 weeks per year focusing on a specialized staff assignment such as the disciplemaking process, music and worship program, age or target group focus, or one or more specialized ministries.

The 22 hours per week includes their involvement in Sunday activities, and other regular services and program times in which they participate. The 44 weeks per year is a key concept for this type of part-time lay minister. It allows them the opportunity to take breaks during the year for holidays, family vacation, and other times and reasons for being away. Depending upon the salary, benefits, and administrative support structure in a congregation, three to four 22-44 Ministry Mobilizers can be employed for the same cost as one full-time, permanent staff minister.

Download: Church Solutions for Uncertain Economic Times, 22-44 Ministry Mobilizers

Congregations Without Conflict Lack Passion

In his book, Every Congregation Needs a Little Conflict, George Bullard shares this as the first of seven reasons why every congregation needs a little conflict:

“Congregations without a healthy intensity of conflict do not have passion around their mission, purpose, and vision. They are directionless. They have little or no ownership of their spiritual strategic journey. Congregations with a healthy intensity of conflict must address their mission, purpose, and vision. They must clarify their identity and direction or be forced into an unhealthy conflict situation.” [8-9]

Next reason is congregations without conflict lack clear belief and core values.

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