Planning Tips for November C. E. Ministry Team

1. Checking In

           What is going on with each ministry team member? Joys/concerns?

2. Devotional Thoughts and Prayer

3. Reviewing Agenda

           Give everyone an opportunity to add items to the agenda.

4. Report from the Session

           Give time to hear from the session.

6. Updating on Ongoing Ministries

           Sunday School

           Children/Jr. High/Sr. High Youth Groups

           Small Groups/Other Classes

7. Advent/Christmas

           Finalize your plans. Be sure that you have given attention to adequate promotion.

8. Leader Development

You may have begun discussion of the online leader development resource, Opening Doors to Discipleship. What are next steps to attract your leaders to use it?

Go to openingdoorstodiscipleship.com. Click on Registration and enter the information requested. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Log-in Number is 14549. Remember the first course is Teaching Skills.

9. Unique Ministry Areas

The push for the new church school year is behind you and there may be some areas that you want to give time to addressing. For example, is your church nursery inviting? Do you need to plan something for older adults or young adults in your congregation? Can classes contribute to worship during this time?

10. Financial Review

11. Setting Date for the Next Meeting

These are just some hints for an agenda. Make it yours!

15. Scheduling our December Meeting

 Second Tuesday is Dec. 11th.