ACCRA TRAINING – COCONUT GROVE, FEB 2012 EFFECTIVE CHAPTER OPERATIONS

REFLECTION ISAIH 33:6 Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, And the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure.

OUR ORIGINAL THREE-FOLD PURPOSE  To reach women everywhere for Jesus (same social, cultural, or business level) setting should be appealing to attract all  To provide a basis for true fellowship (inspiring members to be active in their respective churches)  To bring about greater measure of unity in the body of Jesus Christ

Managing the Chapter for growth – Managing the Chapter for growth –  Managing the Chapter  Growing the Chapter EFFECTIVE CHAPTER OPERATIONS – WHAT IS IT ?

Both functional areas demand direct action from:  Chapter President  Directors and Committee Members. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ?

 Know your roles and responsibilities  Lead by example (spiritually & organizationally)  Delegate effectively ( Ex.18:13-23)  Be knowledgeable (Mal.2:7) EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IS AN IMPERATIVE

 Active involvement of all members  Regular attendance at meetings and on time.  Members share effective testimonies  Properly planned outreach meetings  Accurate record keeping MANAGING THE CHAPTER - USEFUL INDICATORS !!!

 Prompt payment of bills including Tithes and offering to Head Office  Promote Voice and Outreach Ministries  Genuine and true fellowship  Effective record keeping, analysis and sharing of information MANAGING THE CHAPTER USEFUL INDICATORS CONT’D

 Reduces pressure on executive  Keeps members alive and active  Provides opportunity for personal development  Helps discover talents OPERATE AN EFFECTIVE COMMITTEE SYSTEM

 Gains commitment of members  Encourages true fellowship  Preparatory ground for higher responsibility OPERATE AN EFFECTIVE COMMITTEE SYSTEM CONT’D

 Monthly Outreaches  Weekly Meetings  Monthly Business meetings  Executive meetings ENSURE REGULAR MEETINGS

 Meet needs, be interesting, first class, timely & organized follow-ups  Direct towards the Total Man (LK 2:52)  Good MC’s & testimonies  Good Speakers ( right ratio and non controversial)  Good Atmosphere  Good honoraria GOOD PROGRAMMES

 Build membership  Teach & create desire to bring others (1+2 project)  Well planned & coordinated follow-ups  Holy Ghost baptism must be emphasized  Sincere prayer & counseling sessions SUSTAINABLE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

 There must be a distinction between an Evaluation and a Business meeting  The agenda for the two are different  A Buz. Meeting must be held once a month prior to an outreach meeting and  Must be attended by all chapter executives BUSINESS MEETINGS

Financial matters & obligations Welfare issues Programming Membership Publicity Outreach, etc BUSINESS MEETINGS CONT'D AGENDA

Things done in God’s way will achieve God’s result and bring great fulfillment to the operator REMEMBER DEMOS, THE VISION & STRATEGY

Demos – “All our meetings, conventions, seminars, and money mean nothing …… without the power of the Holy Spirit” Bk – “The Vision Intensified”

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