AN OVERVIEW OF THE ON
PURPOSE PROCESS
The
On Purpose Process is designed to create a pattern of on-going communication
and prayer between the pastor, staff and churchs lay leadership. It is a tool
for helping these leaders to assess the congregations current health, to be
encouraged by its progress, and to identify areas for strengthening. It is a
guide to helping a churchs leadership achieve agenda harmony so that
competing / conflicting goals are avoided, and instead everyone works together on
the same goals aligning energy, creativity, resources & finances in a
common direction.
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Three
forms are used during the year to guide monthly discussion;
They
are posted online at www.seregionfmc.org under Forms.
THE MONTHLY ON
PURPOSE FORM:
1.
At
the end of each month, someone prepares for the Monthly meeting by filling-in
the top statistical chart. Then at the meeting, copies are distributed to those
who attend - the pastor(s) & delegate(s) - at least. You may choose to invite additional
staff / leaders are well.
2.
Everyone
reviews that month's statistics and then they discuss together the questions on
the remainder on the sheet, with someone recording their discussion points and
action steps.
3.
Time
is spent in deep prayer.
4.
Then
next month's On Purpose meeting date & time is set.
5.
A
copy of the completed form is kept, for comparison purposes at next month's
meeting.
6.
.By
keeping all monthly forms throughout the year, the church will have needed
records to complete the following:
a) On Purpose Trimester Form & On Purpose Annual Form
b)
Year End Statistical Report to be filed electronically with
THE TRIMESTER ON
PURPOSE FORM:
1.
This
form is similar to the MONTHLY FORM, except that instead of noting the past
months WEEKLY statistics, it is noting MONTHLY statistics for the past 4
months in the top chart. This form is to be completed & discussed twice a
year:
a)
In MAY: reviewing January - April
b)
In SEPTEMBER: review May - August
2.
A
wider group of leaders should be included in the TRIMESTER Meeting.
3.
NOTE:
someone should still fill out a MONTHLY ON PURPOSE chart for the months
of May & September, so that you have it on file, but when the Pastor,
Delegates, Staff & other key leaders meet, they should discuss the TRIMESTER
FORM instead, and notes are recorded of that conversation.
4.
Following
the TRIMESTER MEETING, keep one copy of the completed Trimester Form, and send
an additional copy to your District Leader
THE ANNUAL ON-PURPOSE
FORM:
1. The ANNUAL ON PURPOSE Process takes
place once a year, in Nov or Dec.
2. Again, in preparation for this meeting,
someone fills in the top statistical chart.
3. The largest number of church leaders are invited to participate in the Annual Process.
4.
It
is highly suggested that the Annual Process be completed in two separate
meetings. One option would be to discuss Part 1 at an evening meeting midweek,
and then hold a follow--up Saturday retreat day to complete Parts 2 4.
5. Make sure someone records discussion/
decisions from Parts 1 & 4.
6.
Following
the ANNUAL MEETING, keep a copy of the completed Annual Form for presentation
and discussion at many adult gatherings (classes, small groups, etc.).
7.
Make
a presentation about it at your Annual Society Meeting, getting Society
approval for any budgetary or other changes that might be needed to implement
an action plan to achieve your priorities for the coming year.
8.
Turn
in a copy of the ANNUAL ON PURPOSE Form to your District Leader.
THE ON PURPOSE PROCESS
CYCLE
Spring Trimester Report is due to DL by MAY Summer Trimester Report is due
to DL by SEPTEMBER
