Get Tability: OKRs that don't suck | Learn more →

3 strategies and tactics for Sermon Planning Team

What is Sermon Planning Team strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Crafting the perfect Sermon Planning Team strategy can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

How to write your own Sermon Planning Team strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Sermon Planning Team strategy examples

We've added many examples of Sermon Planning Team tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for implementing a Missional Church Vision

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Form a dedicated missional leadership team

    • Share the 'Mission Gap' report with the leadership team
    • Define roles and responsibilities for the 'Missional Leadership Team'
    • Set a target date to launch the leadership team
    • Conduct a workshop to explore the concept of a missional church
    • Create a communication plan to share the vision with the broader church community
    • Organise regular prayer meetings focusing on leadership and vision alignment
    • Identify key leaders within the congregation who can champion the mission
    • Develop a set of initial goals and benchmarks for the leadership team
    • Establish a cycle of regular feedback and evaluation for the team
    • Celebrate the official launch of the 'Missional Leadership Team'

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Develop and communicate a clear missional vision

    • Draft a new vision statement emphasising missional discipleship
    • Plan a 6-week sermon series to introduce 'Mobiology' ethos
    • Host vision-casting events for different church groups
    • Utilise various communication platforms to spread the vision
    • Create visual aids reinforcing the church's missional identity
    • Engage congregation members in interactive sessions to discuss the vision
    • Align all church activities and programs with the new vision
    • Incorporate testimonies of missional living into weekly services
    • Work with ministry leaders to integrate the vision into their plans
    • Solicit feedback from the congregation on the resonance of the vision

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Empower action and measure progress with KPIs

    • Develop a 'Missional Project Proposal' process for member initiatives
    • Equip members with training sessions on missional living
    • Establish KPIs aligning with the Mobiology ethos
    • Review and refine current departmental structures to support mission orientation
    • Launch pilot missional projects and evaluate their impact
    • Document success stories and share them with the congregation
    • Create a support network for members leading missional efforts
    • Implement a rewards system for significant missional contributions
    • Conduct regular review meetings to assess progress against KPIs
    • Pray for guidance and divine opportunities in implementing these initiatives
missional-churchvision-communicationleadership-team-membervision-coordinatormissional-leadership-teamsermon-planning-team
Implement these strategies

Strategies and tactics for implementing a Church Development Plan

  • ⛳️ 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
land-registrationinfrastructure-developmentlawyercontractorlegal-teamconstruction-team
Implement these strategies

Strategies and tactics for developing a Church Development Plan

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Enhance church infrastructure and facilities

    • Acquire and register church land and formalise agreements for customary lands
    • Construct four permanent pastor and visitor houses with adequate sanitation facilities
    • Complete the construction of the main worship hall to accommodate 150+ attendees
    • Upgrade existing sanitation and drinking water facilities across church properties
    • Install a reliable power backup system with a generator for uninterrupted services
    • Develop a dedicated Youth & Children’s Ministry Wing with classrooms and storage
    • Build a fellowship hall and kitchen to support communal meals and events
    • Establish a library and resource centre with internet-ready computers
    • Create an outdoor prayer garden and evangelism pavilion
    • Enhance church signage, lighting, and accessibility features for visitors

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Equip church leaders and staff for effective ministry

    • Enrol untrained pastors in formal theological training for a Diploma in Theology
    • Provide comprehensive theological reference materials and ministry handbooks
    • Stock 30 copies of Sunday School curricula for all age groups
    • Establish a church library with novels, devotionals, and discipleship guides
    • Ensure youth leaders, women's ministry, and evangelism teams have updated resources
    • Provide specialised training materials for various ministry leaders
    • Develop a spiritual curriculum and discipleship programme with printed resources
    • Offer workshops and seminars for ministry staff on effective church management
    • Initiate regular retreats and prayer meetings for church leaders to foster unity
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching materials annually to meet congregational needs

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Strengthen community outreach and engagement

    • Collaborate with local multi-denominational groups for community engagement
    • Organise outreach programmes and events targeted at youth and children's ministry
    • Procure outreach vehicles and mobile sound systems for village evangelism
    • Develop sports outreach programs using newly acquired equipment
    • Install outdoor event spaces for open-air services and community gatherings
    • Host regular community service projects initiated by church members
    • Conduct quarterly community health and wellness workshops in partnership with local agencies
    • Advertise church events and services through upgraded signage and digital platforms
    • Record and distribute digital sermons and testimonies for wider community reach
    • Analyse and respond to community feedback to inform church programs and initiatives
infrastructureoutreachpastoryouth-leaderevangelism-teamministry-staff
Implement these strategies

How to track your Sermon Planning Team strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

More strategies recently published

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

Table of contents
Copyright © 2024 Tability