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Compiled by Joseph Asoh


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CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION2.SPIRITUAL COMPASS3.SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION4.YOUTH ALLIANCE5.MUSIC, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS6.OUTREACH ACTIVITIES7.TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHURCH WORKERS8.SUMMARY


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1.0 INTRODUCTIONChurch programs and planning are very important aspect of ChurchAdministration. The purpose of this manual is to provide a suggestive guide to

activities that could be introduced and integrated into the existing activities of the

church. In some instances existing ones modified to enhance effectiveness and to

promote the overall success of the church.

The premise of this manual is based on the fact that man is a tripartite being. Any

form of education or development of man must address his needs at all three

levels: Spirit, Soul and Body. Contrary to popular opinion, the church is not just

meant to address the spiritual need of man. This unarguably has been the role of

the church in the recent past. But as man faces a more complex society in which

the role of morality has been attacked and continues to be attacked by

government, media and the regular citadels of education. This calls for a

redefinition of what total education for the man is. The church which is the

ground and pillar of truth is the last hope for the world. The church should be the

beacon of hope for a world plunged into gross darkness. (Isa. 60:1-3). For the

church to take its stand firmly and fully, there has to be a more forceful and

tactical approach in the dissemination of the Gospel. The message of the gospel

remains the same but the method, pattern and style of presentation should

change as the society changes so as not to lose its relevance and significance. You

will agree with me that if all the churches were to stay rigid like the Orthodox

churches (take a case example of the old Methodist and old Anglican churches)

several persons in the faith today will be out in the world. We stand the risk of

been stale in our style of worship if we do not upgrade to a more functional, more

relevant and more compliant way of worship.

The programs suggested here are a few of the kind of activities that will foster

socio-spiritual progress in the church.


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2.0 SPIRITUAL COMPASS

The Spiritual Compass of any ministry that seeks to please God must be based on

the Word of God which is The Bible. A correct interpretation and teaching of the

Word of God will ensure a solid foundation of the church and of the members

that make up the church. Every activity carried out in the church must have its

origin from the Word of God. Culture and tradition should not be allowed to

influence our Christian beliefs especially on issues the Scriptures clearly deal with.

To set the Spiritual Compass of the church, programs and activities that are Word-

centred should be organized on a recurrent basis. Such meetings as the Bible

Study, Faith Tonic, Prayer Vigils, Fasting & Prayer, etc are examples of activities

that foster an accurate Spiritual Compass.

Suggested Programs:1. General Prayer Retreats - (Monthly)2. Prayer Retreat for Workers - (Monthly) 2hrs of prayer before General

Prayer Vigil

3. Workers Seminar/Retreat- (Quarterly)- Morning and afternoon session oftrainings, discussions, plenary sessions, strategy sessions etc preferably to

hold on Saturdays, once in three months. This will form the Strategy

Session of the Church.


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3.0 SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION

It is very important that members of the church live socially and economically

successful lives. The prosperity of the church is directly tied to the prosperity of

the various individuals that make up the church. Programs that will create a

platform to empower the members will be a big step in the right direction

towards improving the lives of the members socially and economically. Finance to

a large extent determines our level socially and economically. Trainings and

seminars that will help the members become financially independent will greatly

improve the social, economic and financial status of the church and its members.

Suggested Programs:1. Mens Fellowship: Should be a holistic development and empowerment

fellowship where married men are trained to be better members of the

church, better fathers in their families, better workers in their places of

work and better citizens of the country where they live. Special program

should be organized on a quarterly basis for the men. Such programs may

include a Business and Empowerment Seminar that will address very keys

areas such as:

a. Current Trends in Businessb. New and Promising Areas of Businessc. How To Succeed in your Current Businessd. How To Get A Jobe. How To Move To A Better Jobf. How To Be Self-Employedg. How To Start Up A Businessh. How To Plan and Prepare For Retirementi. How To Own Your Own Housej. How To Raise A Godly Familyk. How To Be A Better Husbandl. How To Be A Better Fatherm.How To Useful In Gods Housen. How To Be Financially independent

Facilitators of these meetings may be drawn from within the church or

professionals may be externally invited as the need is felt.


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4.0 YOUTH ALLIANCE

There is a growing trend of interdependency of young people on each other. This

is further enhanced by the advent of communications technology like the GSM

and the internet. Organizations that harness these possibilities are fast growing in

sheer size, power, influence and impact. It will be a welcome development to

brainstorm and introduce programs that will bring young people together more

regularly. Such programs need not be overtly spiritual in presentation but should

carry a covert message of the gospel. This is quite a sensitive aspect as the growth

of the youth fellowship is the biggest potential growth factor of the church.

Youths will eventually get married and start their own families. This is brings

geometric increase to the church in numerical strength, financial muscle as well as

in terms of manpower for the church.

Suggested Programs:1. Youth Choir2. Quiz Competitions (in corporation with the Bible Drill Unit)3. Dance Groups4. Extra-moral Lessons for special subjects like Mathematics, Physics and

Chemistry

5. Music Festivals6. Youth Empowerment Forum: This may incorporate spiritual and social

activities such as listed above and will also create a platform where issues

facing youths will discussed

a. How To Handle Peer Pressureb. How To Overcome Sexual Temptationsc. How To Know The Will of God In Marriaged. What Is Christian Dating and Courtship?e. What To Wear And What Not To Wear? (Good Grooming)f. How To Discover Your God-given Talents, Gifts and Abilitiesg. How To Be A Good Studenth. How To Be The Best Student In Your Classi. How To Sponsor Yourself In Schoolj. How To Turn Your Youthfulness To Usefulnessk. How To Choose A Suitable Handworkl. Why You Need A Vocational Skillm.How To Combine Working And Schooling At The Same Time


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n. How To Start Up A Small Businesso. How To Prepare For A Successful Careerp. How To Be Computer Literateq. Basic Computer Knowledger. Intermediate Computer Skillss. Developing A Highly Sought-After IT Skillt. Developing Your Vocal Skillu. Put Your Songs Into A Music Album

Facilitators for these topics could be drawn from within the church or as the

Church leadership will deem fit.


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5.0 MUSIC, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONSVery closely related to the Youth Alliance are the Music Media and EntertainmentOptions. These play a very key role in the society of today. The society is and has

always been driven on the wings of Arts, Culture and Music. Other spheres of

society know the connection between people and arts, culture and music. The

church appears to be left in the dark. People naturally gravitate towards comfort,

ambience and quality. It is therefore necessary for us to upgrade in not just the

quality of sounds people hear but in the choice of songs, singing and general

music performed in church. Other aspects of this will include the use of modern

audio-visual equipment such as the Digital Projector, Studio Quality Recorders,

and Digital Video Camera etc.

Suggested Programs:1. Music Concert/Festival2. Drama3. Special Numbers (Usually soloists)4. Choreography5. Christian Film Show6. Picnics7. Love Feast8. Provision of Messages on MP3s, CDs, DVDs etc9. Social Media Network: The church could float a webpage on Facebook.com.

This will create an online integration for all of the church members who are

online. Through this forum, information of upcoming programs and

activities can be broadcast and announced without any form of cost.

10.Web SMS: Web SMS can be used to achieve bulk messaging to as manymembers of the church as there are.


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6.0 OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

One key method that fosters growth in churches is by engaging in outreach

programs. Programs such as Crusades, Picnics, Film Shows, Evangelism outings,

Fliers and Tracts Distribution etc are known methods of publicity for the church

and of the gospel. At least once in every quarter, the church should plan and

prepare to stage Outreach meetings.

Suggested Programs:1. Crusades2. Picnics3. Film Show (use of projector)4. Fliers and Tracts Distribution


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7.0 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHURCH WORKERS

As soldiers are to an army so are church workers to a church. Just as the success

of any battle rest on the abilities, skills and expertise of the soldiers so also the

success of any church is dependent of the abilities, skills and expertise of the

church workers. No soldier is ever recruited and sent to war without training.

However, it is a sad to observe that many church workers have ever received any

form of church organized training especially as it pertains to the unit or

department they work in church. Trainings that range from elementary,

intermediate to professional activities should be organized for members of the

church work force whether for full time or part time workers. This way, the

church Administration will be able to create a uniform standard of operation. This

does not attempt to stop individual creativity but to create a standardized pattern

of carrying out roles and responsibilities in the church. Simple trainings should be

organized for new workers. Older workers are trained to improve on their

performance and functionality.

Suggested Programs:1. Workers in-training-program (Workers Entrance Program) To be

conducted for every member joining the worker force of the church. (Every

Sunday or as the need arises)

2. Workers Prayer Retreat (Quarterly)3. Workers Empowerment Retreat (Bi-Annually)4. Workers Love Feast (Bi-Annually)


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8.0 SUMMARY

Church administration, though closely related with other sectors of

administration is very different in practice. This is because the church has both

the physical dimension and the spiritual dimension. The spiritual component has

more theological relevance than the physical component. However, it will take an

accurate blend of the two components to effectively lead people. This Proposed

Programs is an attempt to present a finely blended program outline for various

church use. The views shared in this manual are drawn from the personal

experience and observations gathered by the author over a period of fifteen

years. Every view presented here and suggestions made are purely optional and

should not be seen as mandatory or persuasive in any way.


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This material is prepared by the Visionary ofTransformation Heralds, Joseph C. Asoh.

Transformation Heralds is an independent non-denominational inter-Christian literary group

that is focused on Christian Issues such as Church Administration, Church Growth,

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