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04/11/23Organization of our Ministry 1

Agape Bible Agape Bible FellowshipFellowship

Leadership Training

Agape


Vision StatementVision Statement “We will celebrate the presence of

God as we reach and reproduce within the city of Tulsa and its surrounding communities, a people who passionately pursue the purposes of God, bringing hope and healing to a hurting world.”


Our Core ValuesOur Core Values We are a KINGDOM PEOPLE who are: Word Centered Purpose Driven Spirit Filled Holistic Creative Prayer Empowered Family Focused Community Outreach Oriented


Our Vision and Core Values

Are only as good as the interpretation of those that follow it!


What is a LeaderWhat is a Leader

Who is a Leader


The Art of LeadershipThe Art of Leadership The art of leadership is SERVANTHOOD SERVANT is one who works in the

service of another LEADER is one who guides or inspires

others to achieve a goal A SERVANT LEADER must show love

and compassion for the people they lead


What are the What are the Obligations of Obligations of Leadership?Leadership?

Developing People – put the right people in the right place with the right skills

Creating a high-performing environment – Engage and capitalize on the collective strengths of your team

Achieving results – Deliver desired focused results


Quotes on LeadershipQuotes on Leadership You can tell how well a leader leads,

by how well the followers follow Attitude reflects leadership Leaders are those who help us

achieve the greatness within us that we couldn’t see

Our greatest leaders have also been our greatest followers


Characteristics of an Characteristics of an effectively-led teameffectively-led team

Trust is consistent throughout the group

Energetic & Motivated team. Willing to empower themselves for the common good of the team

Affirmation & Appreciation for the team, especially by and from the leader

Open communication


Today’s SituationToday’s Situation Our membership is fluctuating

consistently It appears our membership is losing

it’s dedication to the ministry There is a need for foundational

direction We will need to quickly implement our

new structure


Review of our strategyReview of our strategy

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M . W a lker

E ld er o fM in is try

B . T a ylo r

E ld er o fM a tu rity

T . G oo d rum

E ld er o fM u s ic &

M a g n if ica tionT . B ux ton

E ld er o fM iss io n s &E va ng e lism

R . S m o ot

E ld er o fA d m in is tra tionD . He n d erson

C o u nc il o fE ld e rs

S e n io r P a s to rC h a irm a n C o u n c il

O f E ld e rs

Je su s C h ristV is ion S ta te m e nt

C h o re V a lu es

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Review of our strategy, cont’d


ImplementationImplementation

Review the direction for each Elders area

Have each Elder to define how they will bring their areas to maturity

Train Elder’s on how to effectively lead their areas both spiritually, and naturally


RecommendationRecommendation

Implement Elder’s leadership training ASAP

Install Elders ASAP Begin implementation strategies Survey current members to learn

what members are looking for in their ministry


MembershipMembership New Member Orientation – Team

that takes new member contact info and contacts them in the first 48 to 72 hours of their membership to get them immediately attached to the ministry.

Conduct Monthly “Discovering my membership” class


Membership Cont’dMembership Cont’d Scheduling any baptisms that need to be

conducted. Securing a place to complete them.

Pastoral Care – Responsible for training and developing Armor Bearers for our Pastor and 1st Lady.

Working with Deacons & Deaconesses to develop them into counselors, visitation representatives, and armor bearers

Scheduling counseling & visitation for members


MaturityMaturity Conducting the “Discovering Spiritual “Discovering Spiritual

Maturity”Maturity” class bi-monthly Coordinating the development of the

Women’s, Men’s & Singles’ Ministry Coordinating the development of the

Children’s & Youth Ministry Eventually coordinate the Agape Bible Agape Bible

Fellowship School of MinistryFellowship School of Ministry


Maturity Cont’d Have one Tuesday a month to have

ministry (I.e. Men, Women, Singles, & youth/children) classes instead of bible study.

Once a quarter have ministries support each other (i.e. Men sponsor a women’s day out, women sponsor a Men’s evening, Men & Women ministries sponsor a panel for singles or youth)


Ministry Conducting the “Discovering My Ministry”“Discovering My Ministry”

class Conducting the development of the small

groups classes Developing skills identification & Spiritual

gifts assessment spreadsheets. Developing surveys to determine the needs

of the membership for their ministry Supervising the greeters ministry Coordinate and manage the benevolence


Ministry Cont’d

Assess skill sets of members as they go into or during the new members classes. Build a spreadsheet to utilize this information to help ministry leaders match skill sets of members to ministry needs.


Missions & EvangelismMissions & Evangelism Supervise the evangelism team Supervise the Prayer ministry

team Coordinate community outreach

events Coordinate Home & international

missions


Music & MagnificationMusic & Magnification Supervising the Music Department Supervising the Sacred Arts which

would include sacred dance, and drama

Supervising the media ministry


Management & Management & AdministrationAdministration

Coordinate the Financial management of the ministry. This would include the church budget, payroll & auxiliary accounts

Coordinating the Business administration which would include the legal advisory team, and facilities

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