1. 1 2014 National Training NT 1404 2014 National Training NT 1404

2. As work grows more chapters means a greater premium on effectiveness As field officers effectiveness of chapter depends on us Essential we know the core components of effective chapters Be able to communicate core ingredients of effectiveness 2 OBJECTIVES

3. The Chapter provides the platform and the vehicle for the work:  where men come together to deliver the vision to the world  where men are empowered  Where the lost hear how they can migrate from misery and guilt to peace and forgiveness Why A CHAPTER?

4.  The Chapter provides outlets for His infinite variety within the same vision Small Local Unique Sensitive Why A CHAPTER?

5. EFFECTIVE MEMBERS EFFECTIVE OFFICERS (Leadership) EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE MEETINGS EFFECTIVE Mc-ing EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS EFFECTIVE REPORTING 5 Characteristics Of An EffectiveCHAPTER?

6. Members are actively involved and dedicated to a high purpose All members have a stake in membership growth and meeting attendance Members have prepared and given testimonies Members are working in unity 6 Effective Members

7. A well planned marketing strategy Active membership committee Discuss benefits of membership with potential members Conduct induction of new members Have a host on each table at chapter meeting/events Use promotions and FGBMFI material extensively for meetings Encourage involvement in FGBMFI ministries Promote attendance at all meetings 7 Effective Chapter Marketing

8. Ministry Outreach is planned priority Accurate records are kept Bills are paid on time including Tithes Voice and FGBMFI outreach ministries exclusively promoted 8 Effective Operations

9. The Structure –The Chapter Executive and Officers –The Committees –Membership Effective Chapters have all these functioning well and together Proper procedures – The way in which they carry out the assignment Effective Operations

10. Does your Chapter executive have - the right structure in place? –An understanding of their roles? – the required commitment and unity? Are there functional Committees? Do the members understand their roles, responsibilities and functions? Structure & Roles

11. Regular activities Membership – growth, retention and processing Finance Voice Operations Special projects – MPO, Fire Team, City Storm, Airlifts, Buslifts, etc Chapter Procedures

12. Places high premium on the purpose of the fellowship—soul winning (acts 1:8) Understands why, what and how we achieve our purpose Is Prayerful in planning, full of Wisdom, seeks divine enablement Carries out duties and assignments professionally and harmoniously Looks for ways to strengthen the chapter and help others 12 Effective Officers

13. Prayerfully prepares for meetings Makes chapter responsibilities and meetings a priority Is people oriented and sensitive to the needs of others Is alert for ways to serve the needs of guests and aid the success of every event 13 Effective Officers

14. Financially supports the chapter, Zone, District Region and National Attends enthusiastically to Zonal, District, Regional, National,/international meetings, advances and conventions Effective resource mobilisation- functional cmtee, pattern for financial receipt and accountability Hold regular monthly executive meetings- inputs from all officers & dev team spirit for chapter growth 14 Effective Officers

15. Publications are attractive and inviting Publications are distributed broadly and lead time allowed to plan the meeting Contact speakers and testifiers well ahead of meeting. Effective Meetings

16. Meeting Agenda is planned and assignments well defined ahead of the meeting. Agenda is operated professionally and flows smoothly Guests are cordially greeted and made to feel very welcome by hosts 16 Effective Meetings

17. All relevant materials; complimentary Voice and literatures, Registration Forms, Attendance Forms, etc are readily available Testimonies are well articulated and delivered with precision Announcements are clear, informative and brief. Calls for salvation and membership are given clearly Christian fellowship has occurred and needs are met. 17 Effective Meetings

18. Souls –Salvation decisions –Rededications –Holy Ghost baptism –Deliverances Chapter Effectiveness: Measures

19. Membership –Enlistment and integration of new members –Membership renewals –Members and guests’ needs met Finances –Faithful in remittances – national, district, zone & area 19 Chapter Effectiveness: Measures

20. Operate by the books Be informed of developments in the fellowship Get involved in strategic programs- special outreaches, airlifts, bus-lifts, voice distribution etc Keep in touch with success stories 20 Staying Effective

21. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED QUESTIONNAIRE 21 Workshop

22. The effective chapter is created by deliberate effort and founded on basic principles of the Fellowship. It does not just happen 22 The Final Word