The strategy outlined focuses on enhancing the spiritual, structural, and administrative capabilities of the Solomon Islands Assemblies of God through three main approaches. The first is ensuring proper land acquisition and registration. This involves conducting a legal review of current land holdings and identifying gaps in formal registration. For instance, engaging a local lawyer to draft legal agreements for church sites on customary lands is crucial to secure these holdings.
The second strategy aims at improving infrastructure for pastoral and worship needs. This involves identifying priority sites for pastoral housing and securing funding for construction. An example is designing architectural plans and engaging local contractors to ensure timely completion. The third strategy enhances ministry facilities and resources. By developing a library with theological books and creating dedicated youth ministry rooms, the church can better cater to congregants' spiritual growth. Workshops are also planned to train leaders in effective resource use.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Ensure proper land acquisition and registration
- Conduct a legal review of current land holdings and identify gaps in formal registration
- Engage a local lawyer to assist with the preparation of necessary land documents
- Draft legal agreements for all church sites on customary lands
- Schedule meetings with local landowners to discuss long-term agreements
- Submit applications for land registration to local authorities
- Organise regular updates and consultations with local government agencies
- Secure funding to cover registration and legal expenses
- Monitor progress and outcomes of land registration processes
- Educate church leaders on legal aspects of land ownership
- Form a sub-committee to oversee the land acquisition initiative
⛳️ Strategy 2: Improve infrastructure for pastoral and worship needs
- Identify priority sites lacking pastoral housing and plan construction projects
- Secure funding for the construction of permanent pastors' and visitors' houses
- Design and approve architectural plans for new housing projects
- Engage local contractors for building projects and establish timelines
- Assess and upgrade facilities for worship halls needing completion
- Install power backup systems like generators in all church facilities
- Procure essential worship equipment such as audio-visual systems
- Install safe, reliable water supply and sanitation at all major sites
- Collaborate with local craftsmen to procure durable, locally sourced furniture
- Conduct regular inspections and assessments of ongoing construction projects
⛳️ Strategy 3: Enhance ministry facilities and resources
- Develop a library/resource centre with theological books and study materials
- Allocate space for dedicated youth and children's ministry rooms
- Equip rooms with necessary furniture and interactive teaching tools
- Create a kitchen and fellowship hall for communal gatherings
- Purchase essential ministry equipment such as audio-visual tools
- Print and distribute Sunday school curricula for all age groups
- Acquire devotional and discipleship materials for all ministries
- Organise workshops to train leaders on effective use of resources
- Plan and execute a schedule for regular maintenance of facilities
- Evaluate and improve access to facilities for differently-abled congregants
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
