Action Learning Plans

Glenn began the next exercise by emphasizing the need for SMART goals. Every goal should be a SMART goal as shown by the acronym. It should be Specific, detailed; Measureable, can test; Achievable, can be done; Realistic, for the situation; and Time-limited; when you want to achieve it by.

In the Action Learning Plan the participants were asked to make goals for their plans deciding the desired outcome, how it is measured, steps, point person, and any notes related to the goal.

Geyer Springs total outcome involves families already in ministry reaching out to communities to draw people in. It may be a way to get the unchurched involved in some church if not their own. They feel like they have set attainable goals, though they will be challenging.

Fellowship decided to make two charts - one for small groups and one for individual ministries. They want to engage their existing small group structure for effective discipleship. To do this they will identify a service champion, set specific goals, and let the congregation choose from various ministries. The average small group member will have been informed and invited to join in more opportunities in the Season of Service. The goal is that every member will experience the adventure of ministry.

Secondly, Fellowship plans to understand how they might do a better job of informing of what is going on ministry-wise. They will tell stories and then invite people to join. Fellowship feels good about their plan.

Summit's focus is on regional small groups. They intend to meet together again and put a plan together between now and when Palau is here in October. There will be three or four very clear steps that will include meeting with small group leaders with a plan for each. They want to mobilize 50% of small group people; they believe they can do this regionally through relational approach, having a greater impact.

Second Baptist's goal is to get people involved in all of the ministries which they have. In essence, they want to mobilize 450 people. One of the goals is to feed the homeless. They will try to get thirty people once a month for two hours a month to serve.