Deacon Leadership Training Neel Road Baptist Church October 2010 (Adapted from Twelve Keys to an Effective Church by Kennon Callahan)

Clear Outreach Strategies Clearly Identified Targets Balance Local and Global Efforts Outward, not inward, Focused

20+ Collective Weekly Visits Visitation of Members and Non-members Regular Visitation of Homebound/Hospitalized Clear Visitation Strategy and Goals Develop A Visitation Team

Warmth and Winsomeness of the Service and Congregation Dynamic and Inspirational Music Preaching with Character and Quality Power and Movement of Service Seating Range of the Sanctuary Balance of Intimacy and Transcendance

Community, Not Committees New People and New Groups Caring and Sharing People, Not Programs

Leaders, Not Enablers Build on Strengths, Passion, Spiritual Gifts Clear Goals and Objectives Accomplishments, Not Activities Strong Pastoral and Staff Leadership Recognition and Reward Development of Lay Leadership

Discussions and/or Decisions Participation Solid Decision-Making Process Streamlined, Effective Organizational Structure Feedback Loops

Competent Programs Clear Target and Purpose Multidimensional Programs Measure Program Effectiveness

Location Accessibility Site/Building Accessibility People Accessibility

Physical Visibility of the Church Site Community Visibility Media Visibility Points of Interest, Signs, and People Most church signs are foolishly done.

The Mistake of Underbuilding Analysis of Space and Facilities Under Utilization Analysis of Traffic Flow Planning for Growth Build for Growth

Tithes Endowments, Savings, Assets Indebtedness Money follows mission. People give to people. Planning for Next Generation