PHASE 1 EXISTS TO
Understand those leading the church
Goals, strengths, challenges, calling, mission/vision
Understand the church culture
Core values, pulse, grasp of key beliefs, group dynamic
Understand the church structure
Programs, rhythm, volunteers, strategy
Identify key leaders to focus on evangelism
and discipleship with those in the church
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING PHASE 1?
1) NOTICING THE NEED info/interest focus
What is Always Going?
Is Always Going a good fit for our church and student ministry?
Does Always Going offer something unique that would benefit our church?
2) PREPARING THE PLAN strategy focus
Which type of partnership would serve our church best?
When is the wisest time to begin and end a partnership?
What is the best pace to maximize our partnership with Always Going?
3) HEARING THE HEART leader focus
Who are the individuals in positions of leadership?
Personal testimony, call to ministry, spiritual gifts, strengths, and weaknesses.
Personal mission, vision, purpose, and philosophy of ministry
4) LEARNING THE LANGUAGE ministry focus
What is our church’s mission, vision, purpose, culture, core values, and unique traits
Church understanding, focus, and pulse
How are ministry goals accomplished? Programs and structure.
5) CHECKING THE CHEMISTRY volunteer focus
What is our current serving culture?
Volunteer team unity, buy-in, and proficiency
Current volunteer roles and best future fits
6) LAUNCHING THE LEADERS go leader focus
What is a Gospel Outreach Leader?
How to identify and recruit potential GO Leaders
How would Gospel Outreach Leaders fit into our church?
7) IDENTIFYING THE INFLUENCERS launch focus
Where does our church start with ongoing partnerships?
Who seems most ready to undergo Always Going training?
Do any people come to mind as potential fits for the Always Going curriculum in Phase 3?
