Starting a Ministry - Step 7

Staff Review

Having worked through steps 1-6, the individuals who are looking to start a ministry should submit the information they've prepared to Pastor Scott or myself. From there we'll assess the proposed ministry based on steps 1-6. We'll spend time praying about whether we see God working in the particular area and sense Him opening opportunities for us to join Him in His work. We'll identify what paid staff person would best be responsible for the ministry and talk with them about their passion and interest for the proposed ministry. We'll weigh whether we have the resources, both financial and facility to launch this new effort. All of these factors will help us to determine if it is the right decision and the right time to start the proposed ministry. If we do decide to move forward with the proposal, ministries will be started on a trial basis for a duration to be set by the paid staff. This will give new ministries an incubation period to allow for further affirmation that it is indeed the right decision and the right time.

Hopefully, my explaining this 7-step process will be helpful in guiding those who have a desire to see us minister in ways we currently aren't ministering. Let's always be asking God to open our eyes so we can see where He is working and asking Him to show us how and where He would like us to join Him in His work!