Introduction
Toni Arnold-McFarland - Music Ministry Strategist, Scholar of African American Worship
keyboardist, vocalist, song writer
Married to Tony McFarland, Sr
Reside in Raleigh, NC
Over 20 years of church music ministry practice
Author, Moving Forward and Facing The Future
Co-founder of Blessed Union, The Group
Adjunct Professor – Eastern Carolina Christian College and Seminary
John Deere: Enterprise Strategic Quality / Six Sigma Master Process Pro/Project Leader/Engineer
Doctor of Ministry, Creative Arts Graduate Theological Foundation, Mishawaka, Indiana
MBA, University of Phoenix, Raleigh, NC
BS Mechanical Engr/Minor African-American Studies NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Maximizing Your Potential Agenda Time
Activity
Speaker
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakfast
host
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Opening
Rev. Marcus L. Fairley
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Morning Session
Rev. Dr. M. Andrew Davis
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
host
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Session
Dr. Toni Arnold-McFarland
2:00 PM
Closing
host
Moving Forward and Facing The Future IN CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Jan 26, 2019 St Luke Missionary Baptist, Salisbury, NC Pastor Marcus Fairly, Dr. Antonia (Toni) Arnold-McFarland Guest Facilitator/Lecturer/Worshiper
Moving Forward and Facing the Future In Church Leadership
Seminar Objectives
Upon completion of this session, attendees will:
be aware of their ministry-specific best practices.
be able to explain discipleship and how to lead other disciples.
help compile a plan of action for ministry-specific growth.
understand the expectations as a leader of the church focuses.
be aware of the expectations of leadership in my specific ministry.
understand the risk of insufficient an inadequate commitment levels.
understand biblical foundations of leadership and ministry specifics.
understand the benefit of effective commitment levels.
understand the expectations of full commitment.
What ministries are represented? Deacon
Trustees
Ministers
Ushers
Women/Men
Outreach
Music & Worship Arts
Security
Youth / Young Adult
Afternoon Session REVIEW OF OBJECTIVES
Critical-To-Success Goal (Maximize)
Capability
Adjustments
Evaluation Awareness
Knowledge Faith Potential
Motivation Discipline Tangible Resources Intangible
Know your ministry’s directive: St. Luke Baptist Church Format: Strategy, watchword, mission, vision, slogan, motto, calling, objectives, focuses, success factors, tenants, advocacy
Love God
Serve the World
Love People
Key Terms
What
is a directive? What is the purpose of a directive? What is a disciple? What is the purpose of a disciple? Why is discipline important to discipleship?
Merriam-Webster Definitions Directive noun Definition of directive (Entry 2 of 2) : something that serves to direct, guide, and usually impel toward an action or goal especially, government : an authoritative order or instrument issued by a high-level body or official; an instruction
Disciple 1 : one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another: such as a Christianity : one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ's followers according to the Gospel accounts b : a convinced adherent of a school or individual a disciple of Freud
Merriam-Webster Definitions Discipline
noun
control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior
: a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders
A field of study, a branch of knowledge, a subject area
verb
to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed
: to train (yourself) to do something by controlling your behavior
Growth
Growth in Christ is enabled by your commitment
Directive Disciple Discipline
Leaders model discipline for other disciples to follow Christian Growth Level by Focus Area 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 0 Loving God
Loving People Disciiples
Leaders
Serving the World
Every disciple committed to growing in Christ by Loving God
The Great Commandment Matthew 22:35-40 New King James Version (NKJV) 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
Putting Him First Giving
Praying
Worshiping
Knowing Him
Trusting
Loving God
Learning
Loving God by Learning/Studying ď ľ
Every disciple committed to growing in Christ by actively participating in Bible Study, Sunday School, and other learning opportunities sponsored by our Church;
2 Timothy 2:15 King James Version (KJV) 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Loving God by Giving
Every disciple tithing freely of his or her resources and offers time and talents.
This is the biblical mandate for financing the work of the Kingdom; Proverbs 3:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the first fruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine
Matthew 23:23 New King James Version (NKJV) 23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.
Giving – Leviticus 27:30 New King James Version (NKJV) 30 And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’s. It is holy to the LORD. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) says, "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
Loving God by worshiping ď ľ
Every disciple celebrating the glorious presence of God through dynamic prayer, praise and fellowship; Psalm 149:1 (NKJV) Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. .
Colossians (NKJV) 3:16 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
What is worship?
reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; an act of expressing such reverence; a form of religious practice with its creed and ritual extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem; synonymous to idolatry Admonishing, bowing down and submitting to a chosen god. Christianity – continuous outpouring, admiration, reverence and spiritual submission to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by individual and unified Believers.
Worship – who, where and how Who are the worshipers? • All of us who are professed and born again Believers of God’s word.
Where do we worship? • At church, at home, at work, at school and other places in our daily living and lifestyle. • It is not confined to a place or time.
How do we worship? • In spirit and in truth, through our character and attitude • Through verbal and artistic expressions • Demonstratively
Every disciple committed to growing in Christ by Loving People
The Great Commandment Matthew 22:35-40 New King James Version (NKJV) 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
Mentoring Teaching
Praying
Helping
Serving
Witnessing
Loving People
Giving
Loving People by Witnessing
Each one reach one, showing love to God by touching the untouched and reaching the unreached through genuine Christian love.
We assess and respond to the spiritual needs of our community.
Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Go therefore[a] and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.[b
1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Serving the community
Every disciple following the example of Christ who said, “The Son of man has come not to be served, but to serve.”
Thereby responding to the needs of our community through mission and outreach;
Serving – Matthew 25:35-40 New King James Version (NKJV) 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
Every disciple committed to growing in Christ by Serving The World 1 John 3:17 New King James Version (NKJV) 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? Matthew 28:19 New King James Version (NKJV) 19 Go [a]therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Sending Activating
Traveling
Collaborating
Experiencing
Giving
Serving the World
Witnessing
Serve the world by experiencing the need
Galatians 6:2 New King James Version (NKJV) 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Serve the world by collaborating
Proverbs 19:17 New King James Version (NKJV) 17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given. Deuteronomy 15:11 New King James Version (NKJV) 11 For the poor will never cease from the land; therefore I command you, saying, ‘You shall [a]open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land.’
Serving by activating change and transforming
How will each ministry grow in these areas? Loving God Loving People Serving the World
Leader’s Self-Evaluation focus area (discipline)
Loving God Loving People Serving The World
See handout
What can I do to How often will I improve discipline in commit to take this area? these actions?
How will the ministry benefit by my commitment to these actions?
What is the risk to the ministry if I don’t commit to these actions?
Activities THESE ADDITIONAL EXERCISES WILL HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR PLAN TO MOVE FORWARD
Break Out Sessions
Review ministry specific material for operation and guidelines
Complete Gap Analysis for your ministry.
Identify short Term and long term goals and actions.
Determine who will lead this ministry (chair).
Determine who will be the assistant leader (vice chair).
Determine what you will commit to doing individually to close ministry gaps.
Have a plan to manage overlapping ministry participation.
Leaders have a documented schedule for availabilities and coverage.
Leader has a communication plan.
See handout
Gap Analysis – 30 ,60, 90 Day Short Term Goals Gap Identified
See handout
Action to close Gap
Who will take action?
When will it be complete?
Gap Analysis – 3 – 6 months Long Term Goals Gap Identified
See handout
Action to close Gap
Who will take action?
When will it be complete?
SWOT Analysis Template STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
Personal Improvement Plan What 2-3 things can I start doing right away to help my ministry? What 2-3 things can I start doing right away to help my personal abilities (spiritual and technical)? What effort, resources are plans are needed to start? When will I start each? Who will hold me accountable?
What is your process for ministry preparation each week?
What do you mentally do?
What do you physically do?
What do you spiritually do?
What resources, equipment or planning is required?
How do we face our future? MINISTRY LEADERS’ IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Steps to facing the future
First, face the situation today. Collect insight via focus groups, discussion, surveys and observations
Document, analyze and prioritize gaps (SWOT Analysis, Scenario planning, and related tools)
Move forward on low effort/high impact opportunities. Organize and prioritize other actions needed.
Write the vision, make it plain. Structure a strategy for growth, with a focus team, an action plan and best practices
Communicate the improvement plan and timeline for upcoming changes
Example - Path to Future State
June 2017 Key Deliverables completed Jan – May 2017 Apply Gap closures towards vision Dec 2016 Mediocre Worship - Congregation observes - Youth interest is lost
- Find simpler Praise and worship songs - Put regular youth dialogue in place
Items in place: Regular Participatory worship Monthly Joy Night in place for summer months.
It attracts youth / young adults
Study scriptures for our future
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NKJV) 2 Then
the LORD answered me and said:
“Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.
Worshipers United in Spirit and Truth
Path to Future State - Milestones • Execute Training plans • Execute budget • Execute 2018 Calendar
• • • • • •
Launch Mass Choir And Mix Voice Choir Appoint IT Admin Personal Improvement plans Establish Rehearsal Schedule Team work sessions planned
• Spiritual and Musical Training Session planned • Musician back up planned • Rehearsal tracks • Outreach plans • Plan 2018 Budget
Jan – Aug 2018 Execution
Nov – Dec 2017
Oct 2017 Improvement Team and Plan Compiled
•Fellowship Activities scheduled •Training Plan in place •Risk Management plan in place
•Guidelines, Roles/Responsibilities, in place •Operational Changes Complete
Planning
Oct 2018 Vision starts unfolding
Execution
Best Practice Tips for Leaders
10 Tips of effective leadership by Craig Adams (blog)
https://www.lifeway.com/worshipministry/2015/11/17/10-tips-foreffective-leadership/
See print out / Scriptures are included
Google Calendar for planning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYpCdj4WjA
Google for non-profits program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO9dbVlpp-g
Scriptures for Leaders
12 Bible Verses Every Leader Needs to Memorize
http://ronedmondson.com/2016/03/12-bible-verses-leaders.html
Open Bible – What does the Bible Say About Being A Good Leader
https://www.openbible.info/topics/being_a_good_leader
Next Steps What do I do next?
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When do I do it?
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Questions? OPEN DISCUSSION ON ISSUES
Thank You END OF TRAINING