Reading: Stewardship, Part 2 by Ben Ingebretson

BUILDING BLOCK #1 
Picture a Preferred Future:

HOW TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN



Ben Ingebretson M.Div.,M.A.
Strategic planning is important because…
…few people are eager to give to the past….your debt.

…some will be responsive to the need of the present…your planting operations needs.

…most will be engaged by a dream of the future…your planting vision!  


 
Strategic Planning Simplified
Where are we now?


                Where do we want to be?


                                       How will we get there?
 1. Strategic Planning:
The Right Ingredients
Mission
Vision/target group
Core Values
Key Result Areas
Strategy, Tactics and Methods  
Time frames
Budget
Evaluation
Timeline Exercise  
Today_________________________________Launch
Purchase needed equipment.    Cultivate small groups
Bless the community.                     Raise needed funds
Recruit volunteers.                          Form a prayer team
Find a worship leader.                       Meet local leaders
Train small group leaders.                     Plan launch day
Share vision with 100 people.                       Evangelize
Prepare teaching.                     Form a leadership team
Disciple key leaders.                       Signs and invitations

 
Key Concern…What is your prelaunch strategy?
Gather:   Planter work….
                       Plant benchmarks….
Preview:  Planter work….
                        Plant benchmarks….
Launch:  Planter work….
                       Plant benchmarks….


2. Strategic Planning: The  Right Process

Who should join you in the process?

What are your negotiable points?    

How will you communicate your plan to stakeholders and outsiders?  

THE MORE YOUR PLANT GROWS THE MORE YOU NEED TO GROW “BUY IN” TO YOUR 
                 PLANTING STRATEGIC PLAN!  



Key Times For Strategic Planning
1.   In the beginning.   Before you have made any commitments.

2.   Annually.   As part of your budget process.

3.   After any major change….positive or negative.  
What to do with your 
strategic plan?
Use it weekly to set your schedule.

Use it weekly to measure progress.

Use it weekly to align resources.

Use it weekly to set priorities.

Use it often to share your vision!   
 
Strategic planning is important because…
…few people are eager to give to the past….your debt.

…some will be responsive to the need of the present…your planting operations needs.

…most will be engaged by a dream of the future…your planting vision!  


BUILDING BLOCK #2

Leading Change:

HOW TO MOVE PEOPLE FROM HERE TO THERE
 
1. Change Emotions
There is no change without discomfort.

There is no change without comfort.


Homophyly------------------ Hetrophyly

Each new stewardship step is mix of emotions

 
2. Change Communication
  …planting advance and change is often the result of effective communication.

  …words are our most basic tool. Skillful use is a key ingredient to significant results.

  …only your relationship, gracious communication and the work of the Spirit will overcome a fundamental resistance in most people.              

    
3. Communication Barriers
Sender…………………………..………..Receiver

    1. Sender screens
        a. language
        b. experience
        c. environment
        d. presuppositions

    2. Receiver screens

          PRACTICE YOUR MESSAGE FIRST!  
4. Making The Case: 
    A Conversation Guide for Planters
                                 
Who are we, our mission, our vision?
Why are we necessary?
What is our track record?
What is the need or opportunity?
What is our plan?
What is the cost?
Will you consider becoming a partner?  
MAKING THE CASE FOR SUPPORT
Failure to “make the case” for a stewardship decision is the first failure of a new church plant.  

A case statement should have an “elevator” version and a “lunch” version. Clear, concise and passionate.

A case statement should be memorized and be in an attractive document format.
Developing your case statement…
A blend of heart and head impact

Pictures….pictures….pictures!

Economy of words…less is usually more.

Color and style…get help with graphics

Editorial follow up.
 
 
5. Effective Communication Methods