We are approaching a major transition in the family of churches we call Newfrontiers. As we continue to grow God has shown us that we need to become a network of apostolic spheres (as in the New Testament) rather than be centred predominantly on one person, Terry Virgo, the father of Newfrontiers.
In February God spoke to [...]
So far we have seen the importance of clearly defining goals at different levels and the associated assumptions we are making if they are to be achieved. These columns are the first and fourth columns in a 4×4 matrix.
To complete the matrix we must separate these two columns and insert two more. These additional columns [...]
Continue reading about Planning for Ministry Pt 10 – Monitoring the Logframe
Having seen the importance of recognising the assumptions we are making in planning a specific ministry we will now return to the example we have been using to illustrate how to use the Logframe, the ministry among homeless people in Brighton. We will consider some of the assumptions that must apply for success at each [...]
Continue reading about Planning for Ministry Pt 9 - Logframe Assumptions pt 2
Earlier this year (January 4th - April 12th) I posted a series on Time Management which I have adapted from the Insight Time Management system of Charles Hobbs over the last 25 years. Throughout the series I focussed on a paper-based method as I considered that to be the best way to convey the principles [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 15 - Using an iPhone as a PDA
PS = pre-script!
Before continuing my series I encourage you to look at the following YouTube video. Fascinating and challenging about the change in economies and life expectancy in 200 countries over the last 200 years.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo&feature=player_embedded#!
Implementation
So far I have shared with you my approach to event planning - I will develop a series in the New [...]
Continue reading about Planning and Implemention pt 8 - Implementation
Continuing the series on Planning we will now look at creating timelines.
Timelines
A timeline is a critical ‘driver’ in achieving the end goal. Like a map it provides a constant reference against which progress towards a target can be measured at any point in the journey. It is a monitoring tool. And so it is worth [...]
Continue reading about Planning and Implementation - Pt 7 - Creating a timeline
The illustration I used in the last brainstorm related to this series of blogs about Planning. However, since this does not illustrate planning an event I will first show you how to ‘clean up’ this brainstorm and then revert to a different example to show the importance of a timeline for event planning.
Ordering the results [...]
Continue reading about Planning and Implementation - Pt 6 - Ordering your thoughts
Brainstorming and Gathering Ideas
It is important when beginning to plan to have some creative ‘out of the box’ thinking, and to get an overview of the ultimate goal and process to achieve it, before becoming too detailed and specific. It is rare that the first thoughts that come to mind are the best! So [...]
Continue reading about Planning and Implementation - Pt 5 - Brainstorming and Gathering Ideas
Strategic Decisions
When beginning to plan there may be some key ‘in principle’ decisions to make, decisions that will be strategic, and will affect how a plan is implemented and what the final outcome will look like. What do I mean by ‘strategic’?
For me strategic decisions are those that have added value or affect the quality [...]
Continue reading about Planning and Implementation - Pt 4 - Strategic Decisions and sharing Vision
Where do we start?
The starting point of any planning exercise must be the finishing point! Where are you aiming to go and how are you going to get there?
Planning is about taking a journey with many stages. It is no good just leaving your starting point ‘on a whim’ and hoping you will go somewhere [...]
Continue reading about Planning and Implementation - pt 3 - Goal setting
