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Kindly prepare the ECOAN Strategic Plan BELOW for professional purposes. EXODUS CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS (ECOAN) 2023 - 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN Prepared by: Exodus Church
Kindly prepare the ECOAN Strategic Plan BELOW for professional purposes.
EXODUS CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS
(ECOAN)
2023 - 2025
STRATEGIC PLAN
Prepared by:
Exodus Church of All Nations Strategic Plan Committee and reviewed by Ministry Council of Executives (MCEs)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACRONYMS.7
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.8
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.9
THE VISION STATEMENT.10
MISSION STATEMENT.10
ASPIRATION STATEMENT.10
CORE VALUES.10
CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION..11
1.0 BACKGROUND.11
1.2 INTRODUCTION..12
1.2.1 Faith.12
1.2.2 Water Baptism..13
1.2.3 Holy Communion.13
1.3 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE 2023 -2025 STRATEGIC PLAN..14
1.4 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS.14
CHAPTER TWO: STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS AND OBJECTIVES.15
2.0 STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS.15
2.1 HOLINESS AND INTERCESSION..15
2.1.1 Goals.15
2.1.2 Objectives.15
2.1.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving the objectives.15
2.1.4 Opportunities.16
2.1.5 Short term targets.16
2.1.6 Long term targets.16
2.1.7 Strategic action.16
2.2 EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH.17
2.2.1 Goals.17
2.2.2 Objectives.17
2.2.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving the objectives.17
2.2.4 Strengths.17
2.2.5 Opportunities.18
2.2.6 Short term targets.18
2.2.7 Long term targets.18
2.2.8 Strategic action.19
2.3 CARE AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT.19
2.3.1 Goals.19
2.3.2 Objectives.19
2.3.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving the objective.19
2.3.4 Strengths.20
2.3.5 Opportunities.20
2.3.6 Short term targets.20
2.3.7 Long term targets.20
2.3.8 Strategic action.21
2.3 COMMUNICATION, INTERNAL PROCESSES AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT.21
2.4.1 Goals.21
2.4.2 Objectives.21
2.4.3 Potential risksthat may prevent achieving the objective.21
2.4.4 Strengths.21
2.4.5 Opportunities.22
2.4.6 Short term targets.22
2.4.7 Long term targets.23
2.4.8 Strategic actions.23
2.5 INSTITUTIONAL/CHURCH CAPACITY.23
2.5.1 Goals.23
2.5.2 Objectives.23
2.5.3Potential risks that may prevent achieving the objective.23
2.5.4 Short term targets.24
2.5.5 Long term targets.25
2.5.6 Strengths.25
2.5.7 Opportunities.25
2.5.8 Strategic actions.25
2.6 MEN AND WOMEN..25
2.6.1 Goals.25
2.6.2 Objectives.26
2.6.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving women/men group objectives.26
2.6.4 Strengths.26
2.6.5 Opportunities.27
2.6.6 Short term targets.27
2.6.7 Long term targets.27
2.6.8 Strategic actions.27
2.7 JUNIORS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL.28
2.7.1 Goals.28
2.7.2 Objectives.28
2.7.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving the vision.28
2.7.4 Short term targets.28
2.7.5 Long term targets.29
2.7.6 Strategic action.29
2.7.7 Youth and entertainment29
2.7.8 Goals.30
2.7.9 Objectives.30
2.7.10 POTENTIAL RISKS THAT MAY PREVENT ACHIEVING THE VISION..30
2.7.11 Short term targets.31
2.7.12 Long term targets.31
2.7.13 Strategic action.31
2.8 ENTERTAINMENT.32
2.8.1 Goals.32
2.8.2 Objectives.32
2.8.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving the vision.32
2.8.4 Strengths.32
2.8.5 Opportunities.32
2.8.6 Short term targets.33
2.8.7 Long term targets.33
2.8.8 Strategic actions.33
CHAPTER THREE: OFFICE BEARERS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.34
3.0 Background.34
The Organizational/ Church Structure.35
3.1 Functions of the Departments.35
3.1.2 Office of the Overseer35
3.1.3 Advisor35
3.1.4 Fivefold and Counselling.35
3.1.5 Intercession and Holiness.35
3.1.6 Praise and Worship.36
3.1.7 Evangelism, Missions, and Membership.36
3.1.8 Protocol, Ushering and Security.36
3.1.9 Administration and Monitoring.36
3.1.10 Finance Department37
3.1.11 Projects and Maintenance.37
3.1.12 Hospitality, Events and Decorations.37
3.1.13 Business Development37
3.1.14 Youth and Entertainment38
3.1.15 Transport and Logistics.38
3.1.16 Care, Funerals, Illnesses and the Vulnerable.38
3.1.17 Education, Baptism and Training.38
3.1.18 Couples Ministry.38
3.1.19 Children's Ministry.38
3.1.20 Media, IT and Communication.38
CHAPTER FOUR: GOVERNANCE OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION..39
4.0 Strategic Plan Implementation and Governance.39
4.1 Governance of the Strategic Plan.39
4.2 Quarterly MCE Meetings.39
4.3 The Departments of the Church.39
4.4 Head of Departments Committee.39
4.5 Annual Operational Plan.39
4.6 Departmental Meetings.40
4.7 Monitoring and Evaluation.40
4.8 Structure and Strategic Plan Alignment40
4.9 Change Management40
5.0 CHAPTER FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND BUDGET.41
5.1 Implementation Plan.41
5.2 Risk Management41
5.3 Assumptions.41
5.4 Enabling factors.41
5.5 Pre-Condition.42
5.6 Assumptions.42
5.7 Plan Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation.42
5.8 Budget42
ACRONYMS
ECOAN - Exodus Church of All Nations
M&E - Monitoring and Evaluation
GBV - Gender Based Violence
SWOT - Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threats
HIV - Human Immune Deficiency virus
AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
ZICTA - Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority
ASAP - As Soon As Possible
PHD - Prophetic Healing and Deliverance
GFM - Growth Fellowship Meeting
MCE - Ministry Council of Executives
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The development of a strategic Plan and Budget requires a lot of effort and dedication. It would not have been possible to develop this document without the personal and professional commitment and support from various stakeholders.
I wish to thank all the departments under Exodus Church of All Nations (ECOAN) for dedicating time and effort to produce this document. Special gratitude goes to the Strategic Planning Committee and the entire leadership for facilitating the entire process of preparing the Strategic Plan and Budget which will be reviewed every year in the next three years.
I also wish to extend my thanks to other external stakeholders for their input into the development of this Strategic Plan.
I wish to request from the readers of this document to SUPPORT Exodus Church of All Nations by partnering with the church in the work of God, you may partner by giving a one off giving or monthly giving. The Church needs support from you to carry on the mandate of winning souls and reaching out to the communities in various needs such as Spiritual, Health, Education and Eradication of Poverty, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Climate Change sensitization as well as embarking on the journey of building the main House of God and branches.
Prophet Joseph BKC
OVERSEER
EXODUS CHURCH OF ALL NATION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Exodus Church of All Nations (ECOAN) has the mandate to introduce Godly love and proclaim good news to the poor, to set free those who are oppressed, to bring salvation and free favors of God to millions of souls. (Luke 4v18-19)(VISION)
The process of developing the 2023 to 2025 Strategic Plan and Budget involved a two phased approach comprising the church assessments which involved interviewing the heads of the departments and carrying out church congregation questionnaires coupled with series of committee meetings. During these analysis SWOT and GAP analysis were used.
Based on these analyses ECOAN has set out a strategic Plan with concise Strategic Focus Areas, Core Values, Objectives, Activities and Targets as a mission to achieve the set vision.
Structure of the 2023 -2025 Strategic Plan
The strategic plan is an output of a very rigorous process of inquiry on various issues that affect the Church, which are both internal and external. The structure of this strategic plan is as follows:
Chapter One : Background and Introduction
Chapter Two : Strategic Focus Areas and the Objectives
Chapter Three: Office Bearers and their Functions
Chapter Four : Governance of the Strategic Plan and Implementation
Chapter Five : Implementation Plan and Budget
THE VISION STATEMENT
A church that brings love, salvation, and free favors of God to millions of souls and to proclaim good news to the poor and to set free those who are oppressed.
MISSION STATEMENT
To win millions of souls to God, to proclaim the gospel, to bring Godly love to people and to set free those who are oppressed whom Jesus purchased with his own blood.
ASPIRATION STATEMENT
We are called to be a Kingdom of worshiping priests who will worship Him with all their beings - spirit, soul, and body. We are to live lives of worship, continually giving praise to our Lord Jesus. Our Churches will be noted for their praise and celebration. We are to live a worship lifestyle that will be a model to the world in advocating what it means to love God with all our might, mind and means. We shall feed nations with the word of God through preaching, salvation, healing, and deliverance.
CORE VALUES
- Christlikeness
- Servant Leadership
- Bible - centered
- Teamwork
- A loving people
- Spiritual
CHAPTER ONE: BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION
1.0 BACKGROUND
The meetings for prayers began in the overseer's house from 2013 were the overseer and the wife would meet for prayers following the revelation that the overseerreceived of a suspended bible in the clouds and the office calling, in which the Lord had called him was known. In the year 2014, neighbors joined in daily submitting to the power of the Holy Spirit. Praying for each other and praying for the nation. It was from this moment that the church's original faith that is God's power to redeem man and society was discovered to be resident in Jesus Christ Son of the Father who sent the Holy Spirit into the world as the agent of salvation. It is this faith - that God's power is directly available to everyone to save, cleanse, empower and heal - that gave the Exodus Church of All Nations (ECOAN) its birth.
Since its establishment, the ECOAN as per the direction of the Holy Spirit registered with the Registrar of Society on 30th March 2015. The church continued holding interdenominational prayers until Sunday 7th June 2015 when the church held its first Sunday Service following an agreement and a resolve to start meeting on Sundays. This occasion gave birth to Exodus Church of All Nations with only few people of less than twenty (20) in attendance.
Since its inception to date, the church has grown with over 120 active members and 30 participants who attend Sunday Services.
The church was launched on 5th of December 2020 as a Five-Fold Ministry after laying a foundation for five (5) Years. The Launch was graced by Bishop David Masupa Independent Churches of Zambia President and Bishop Dr. Charles Mumba from Christ the King International in Ndola.
In 2023, the ECOAN embarked on the process of reviewing its Strategic Plan. The 2023 - 2025 Strategic Plan is anchored on five (5) Strategic Pillars or Areas of Strategic Focus. The five strategic pillars are:
- Holiness and Intercession
- Evangelism and Church Growth
- Care and Spiritual Support
- Communication, Internal Processes, and Knowledge Management
- Institutional/Church capacity
1.2 INTRODUCTION
According to Article 4 of the Church Constitution, Exodus Church of All Nations believes in the following.
- Faith
- There is but one living and true God, everlasting, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness,
Maker, and Preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. And in the unity of this Godhead, there are three Persons of one substance of eternal being, and equal in holiness, justice, wisdom, power, and dignity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
1.2.1.3That the Son, who is the Word of the Father, the eternal God, of one substance with the Father, took man's nature in the womb of the blessed virgin; so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say, the Godhead and mankind were joined together in one Person, never to be divided, whereof is one Christ, the same God and perfect man, who actually suffered, was crucified, died, and buried, to reconcile the Father to us, and to make atonement, not only for our actual guilt, but also for the original sin which is the separation of man from God the creator.
1.2.1.4 That Jesus Christ did truly rise again from the dead, and took again his actual body, with all things pertaining to the perfection of man's nature and ascended into heaven and there sits until he shall return to judge all men at the last day. (Luke 24:38-39).
- The Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son, is of one substance, majesty and glory with the Father and the Son and eternal God.
- The verbal and plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, known as the Bible, composed of sixty-six books, and divided into two (2) parts, the Old and the New Testaments. That the Bible is the Word of God, the full and complete revelation of the plan and history of redemption.
- That eternal life with God in heaven is a portion of the reward of the finally righteous; and that everlasting banishment from the presence of the Lord and unending torture in hell are the wages of persistent wickedness (Matthew 25:46; Psalm 9:17; Revelation 21:7, 8).
- That Jesus Christ shed his blood for the remission of sins that are past, for the regeneration of penitent sinners, and for salvation from sin and from sinning (Romans 3:25; 1 John 3:5-10; Ephesians 2:1-10).
- Teaching and firmly maintaining the scriptural doctrine of justification by faith alone (Romans 5:1, Heb 11:1-3).
1.2.1.10 That Jesus Christ shed His blood for the complete cleansing of the justified believer from
all indwelling sin and from its pollution, subsequent to regeneration (1 John 1:7-9).
- While sanctification is initiated in regeneration and consummated in glorification, it includes a definite, instantaneous work of grace achieved by faith subsequent to regeneration (Acts 26:18; 1 John 1:9). Sanctification delivers from the power and dominion of sin. It is followed by lifelong growth in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:16; 2 Peter 3:18).
- That the Pentecostal baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire is obtainable by a definite act of appropriating faith on the part of the fully cleansed believer, and the initial evidence of the reception of this experience is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 8:17; 10:44-46; 19:6).
- Divine healing as in the atonement (Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew8:16, 17; Mark 16:14-18; James 5:14-16; Exodus 15:26). Belief in the imminent, personal, premillennial second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; Titus 2:13; 2 Peter 3:10-14; Matthew 24:29-44, 2 Timothy 4:8). Jesus Christ will come again, just as He went away(Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians. 4:16-17).
- It is the responsibility of every believer to dedicate his life to conducting the work of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 1:8).
- Water Baptism
- All who unite with any local church on profession of faith in Christ should further confess Christ by receiving water baptism, by immersion, as early as possible.
- Water Baptism
1.2.2.1 Water Baptism is intended only for those who have professed faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ. It is a God-given illustration of each Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Obedience to this ordinance demonstrates the believer's public confession of this fact to others.
- Baptism shall be administered according to the divine command of our blessed Lord, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Spirit)." In accordance with Christ great commission as recorded in Mathew 28:19-20.
- Holy Communion
1.2.3.1 Holy Communion commemorates our redemption by Christ's death. It points to Calvary
and to the return of Jesus, whose blood cleanses us from all sin and prepares us for His blessed return (Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30).
- The bread and the wine should be administered to all Christians (only unfermented wine
and unleavened bread should be used).
- The Lord's table should be open to all who love him, and all of the Lord's.
- Children should be invited to His Table to commemorate together the death of their common Lord. This shall be administered once per quarter.
1.3 PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE 2023 -2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
The 2023 - 2025 Strategic plan is necessary to give the required direction to the ECOAN so that it will focus its efforts, resources and give direction to all people associated with the Church to know what it aspires to achieve. In this strategic plan, the ECOAN has set out its strategic direction with the vision, mission and core values and its strategic priorities. Thus, it has pointed out its purpose, what the church intends to achieve and how to get there. Through this Strategic Plan, the Church shall instill organizational alignment, which is necessary for effective strategic plan execution.
The specific purpose of this strategic plan is to:
- Provide strategic direction for the ECOAN and guide the actions to be taken to achieve the Vision of the Church.
- Based on lessons learnt, this plan will help the ECOAN to focus on what needs to be done better to achieve its Vision.
- Communicate the message of the Church to its Members, Partners, and Supporters more effectively.
- Provide a tool kit for organizational improvement.
- Anchor the strategic change into the daily operations by strengthening its systems, policies, procedures, and structures for effective strategic alignment.
- Give guidance to Heads of Department for their day-to-day decisions.
- Provide a monitoring and evaluation tool for the measurement of performance of the Departments and the Church as a whole.
1.4 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
The development of this strategic Plan and Budget took effort, professional commitment and dedication from various stakeholders who were both internal and external. Departments under Exodus Church of All Nations (ECOAN) dedicated time and efforts to produce this document. The church put in place a Strategic Planning Committee which worked together with the support of the leadership of the church in facilitating the entire process of preparing the Strategic Plan and Budget. The Church did a one-year budget which is subject for review every year.
CHAPTER TWO: STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS AND OBJECTIVES
2.0 STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
The strategic focus areas under this strategic plan are as follows.
- Holiness and Intercession
- Evangelism and Church Growth
- Care and spiritual Support
- Communication, Internal Processes, and Knowledge Management
- Institutional/Church capacity
2.1 HOLINESS AND INTERCESSION
2.1.1 Goals
- Acknowledge God's power and share in the Father's redemptive love through intercession.
- Holiness because it is God's will that we should be holy and live a life of holiness.
- Win millions of souls through active spiritual warfare.
- Objectives
a) To motivate Christians to intercede for the church, Ministers and win millions of souls.
b) To bring believers together that they might intercede for the body of Christ, for the nation and
international Community.
c) To conduct active intercession sessions before/during a major program/Event or challenging
times.
d) To intercede corporately with the believers in the community concerning specific needs of
the community.
2.1.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving theobjectives.
- Lack of consistency of the members.
- Lack of guidance from the leadership of intercession.
- Lack of understanding of the role, strategic vision and plan.
- Lack of transport to carry out various activities.
- Lack of taking Spiritual direction seriously.
- Familiarity/Religious tendencies.
- Not living right.
- Attacks from the kingdom of darkness
- Lack of seriousness and sacrifice.
- Lack of permanent place of worship.
- Lack of planning.
- Government guidelines
2.1.4 Opportunities
- Exposure to other ministries through online platforms.
- Learning from the overseer.
2.1.5 Short term targets
- Sensitization and mentorship.
- To budget for transport.
- To take spiritual direction seriously.
- To be humble and give respect to the work of God.
- Members to sacrifice their time and resources.
- Members to be committed to the work of God.
- Implement Prayer and Fasting periods.
- Conduct Prayer meetings and Conferences.
- Conduct Sunday and midweek services.
- Carry out Outreach services.
- Conduct Planning meetings.
- Conduct Musical Concerts
- Develop loyal intercessors.
- To have a membership that is loyal and obedient to the will of God.
- To have a membership that is faithful and committed to the work of God.
- To have 50 new members
2.1.6 Long term targets
- Intercessors to enroll in the School of Ministry.
- To acquire buses.
- To set up a television or multi- media organization.
2.1.7 Strategic actions
Active Spiritual warfare and Life of Holiness. Administration and Monitoring must ensure that members of the church are sensitized on the need for intercession, and intercessors from time to time should be encouraged to be having mentorship meetings with the overseer every two months to discuss issues that pertains to intercession. Administration and Monitoring should ensure that funds that need to be raised for intercessors are raised for smooth running of intercession. Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the head of intercession to achieve the above goals.
2.2 EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH
2.2.1 Goals
- Have a mega church.
- Establish a Christian School.
- Set up a radio, television station and church library.
- Grow more partnerships.
- Save lives
2.2.2 Objectives
- To win millions of souls to Jesus
- To work towards having a mega church
- To deliver and heal troubled souls.
- To feed Gods people with the word of God
2.2.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving theobjectives.
- Role of evangelism not being understood.
- Lack of the right equipment.
- Lack of proper planning.
- Lack of commitment and dedication to the work of God.
- Backsliding of believers.
- Government regulations.
- Inadequate resources.
- Lack of permanent place of worship.
- Lack of seriousness by members.
- Lack of understanding of the role, strategic vision and plan.
- People shying away from testifying.
2.2.4 Strengths
- Vision of the church is clear.
- There is growth among the youth.
- Members are found in various parts of the country and outside the country.
- Members are passionate about evangelism.
- Live online church services on social media
- Some members are trained in Evangelism.
- Experienced Media team
- Love and unity is preached in the church.
- Opportunities
a) Access to social media platforms
b) Constitutional decree of Zambia as a Christian nation
c) Readily available audiences on Social Media Platforms
d) Personal connections and networking among the members
e) Availability of information and literature on Evangelism
2.2.6 Short term targets
- Ensure that members are mentored on issues of sacrifice.
- To grow partnerships.
- The Evangelism department to be educated on the importance of planning.
- The Ministry to acquire a permanent place of worship.
- Evangelizing on Social Media Platforms
- Evangelizing on traditional Media platforms
- Appearances on radio programs
- Hold Discipleship Sessions
- Create and maintain historical church records of all evangelism and church activities.
- Conduct Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance services
- Enhance Church fellowships (women, men, and youth,)
- Enhance hospitality services.
- Produce video snippets of programs in the church.
- To hold EXODUS Saturdays.
- Create a platform for testimonies.
- Conduct Growth Fellowship Meetings (GFMs)
2.2.7 Long term targets
- To establish a Christian school.
- To have a radio and Television station
- To set up a church library.
- To acquire the right musical equipment for evangelism
- Members to be educated on the importance of sacrifice.
- Church building project to be completed.
- Set up a Church Website
2.2.8 Strategic actions
Winning Souls for Jesus and prophetic, healing and delivering of souls. Administration and Monitoring must ensure that members of the church are sensitized on the need for evangelism, and evangelism team from time to time should be encouraged to be having meetings to discuss the subject of evangelism and to assess their own work.
Administration and Monitoring should ensure that funds that need to be raised for evangelism are raised for smooth running of the Evangelism department.
Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the head of Evangelism and Head of Media to achieve the above goals and objectives.
2.3 CARE AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
- Goals
a) Help people meet life's challenges in a way that glorifies God.
b) Change lives through compassion and prayer.
- Objectives
a) To offer Spiritual and Physical support to families, the needy and vulnerable internally and
externally.
b) To offer spiritual and physical support to funerals for church members.
2.3.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving theobjective.
- Members that need help not coming out in the open.
- Lack of following procedures.
- Lack of honoring subscription by leaders to lead by example.
- Lack of subscription from church members.
- Lack of Sensitization in GFMs.
- Lack of continuous sensitization.
- Lack of planning for activities.
- Lack of adequate follow ups.
- Lack of loyalty among members
- Lack of understanding of Strategic Plan and Vision
- Lack of resources to implement activities.
- Inadequate confidentiality in the case of counselling
- Lack of patience in counselling
- Lack of studying the issues in counselling
- Lack of objectivity in counselling
2.3.4 Strengths
- Subscriptions from the departments.
- The availability of the church to provide when need arises.
- Burdens of the affected persons are lessened.
- All bonafide members have care cards (subscription).
- Some members have been successfully counselled.
2.3.5 Opportunities
- Access to other institutions involved in care giving.
- Freedom to sensitize on the importance of care.
- There are various communities near the church location.
- Availability of platforms in the church and outside for sensitization about care
- Non-members who may have challenges attend church.
- Some backslidden members come back to God and rejoin the church.
2.3.6 Short term targets
- Church members to be sensitized on the importance of care ministry from time to time.
- To visit the orphanages.
- To sensitize members and community on common health issues.
- To visit and pray for the sick at home, in hospitals or clinics.
- To help members in need
- To organize funeral arrangements for members and their close family and offer support were possible.
- Counsel and sensitize against gender-based violence.
- Conduct couple's meetings/get together events/activities.
- To prepare members for Baptism
- To sensitize in GFMs about the role of Care
- To continuously sensitize the members in church on the role of Care
- Help families, the vulnerable and the needy
2.3.7 Long term targets
- To build church home care for the young and the aged.
- To have a clinic or hospital.
- COMMUNICATION, INTERNAL PROCESSES AND KNOWLEDGE
2.3.8 Strategic actions
The Church through the departments of Care, Illnesses, Funerals and the Vulnerable shall develop a culture of visiting the members of the church to encourage and pray with them. The Church will also conduct counselling, visitations and engagements with couples, and families. Sensitisation will be conducted on the existence and procedures for Care, Illnesses, Funerals and the Vulnerable Department and its role in the church. Counselling will also be conducted when needed in the church for those that maybe going through challenges including those living with HIV. The Church will further identify the vulnerable church members and others that may need assistance in various forms. Administration and Monitoring must ensure that members of the church are sensitized on the need to visit people that are sick and those that may require assistance from the church. Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the heads of Care Illnesses Funerals and the Vulnerable and from Counselling and Restoration team and any other department relevant to Care and Spiritual Support, to achieve the above goals.
MANAGEMENT
2.4.1 Goals
- Improved productivity in all aspects of the church
- Achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of the various functions of the church
- Increased awareness and sensitisation about the church
- Excellency in the church operations and standards
- Objectives
a) To strengthen communication, information, and knowledge management
b) To enhance internal processes
c) To promote and enhance church hospitality
- Potential risksthat may prevent achieving theobjective.
a) Inadequate understanding of the provisions of the strategic plan
b) Lack of follow-ups on activities
c) Lack implementation of some programs
d) Lack of financial resources to implement some programs.
e) Inadequate planning
f) Inadequate coordination among departments
g) Lack of monitoring of the activities in departments
- Strengths
a) Members who have the church/institutional memory
b) Skilled Members
c) There is a structure and systems in place.
d) Support from the church
2.4.5 Opportunities
a) Walk - in visitors to the church
b) Availability of information on similar Ministries
c) Networking with various people of various backgrounds
d) Growth because of interfacing with other departments/institutions
2.4.6 Short term targets
- To ensure that the church is well organized with regards to meetings.
- To keep copies of all correspondences.
- To ensure correct quorums for meetings.
- To filter information from the Overseer to the members and vice versa.
- To ensure that there is respect and confidentiality.
- Ensure processes and procedures are developed and documented.
- Create a church calendar of activities.
- To summarize discussions effectively and keep records.
- To keep people informed by giving out church notices on various forums.
- To ensure accurate minutes of meetings are kept.
- To manage time for all programs.
- To bring necessary materials to the meetings and ensure members receive the materials.
- To coordinate programs and activities among the departments.
- To implement policies and procedures and to hold Constitutional meetings.
- To arrange for MCEs meetings.
- To disseminate Strategic Plan to members.
- Develop back-up for church information and safeguard the Ministry.
- Keep records of information.
- Enhance Hospitality services and well-organized Visitors Centre.
- Develop database for contacts.
- Recruit more ushers and protocol staff who are spiritually alert.
- Develop budgets for various activities and programs.
- Develop, implement, and review Work plans.
- Review church organizational structure
- Maintain a clean, decorative, and healthy church environment.
- Launch Strategic Plan
2.4.7 Long term targets
- To have a church archive
- To ensure that all administrative tools such as laptops are made available.
- To buy a new vehicle
2.4.8 Strategic actions
Strengthen communication, effective inter-departmental coordination and maintain information records. Improve internal systems and processes for effective and efficient operations and delivery of Church services. The Overseer shall instill organization alignment necessary for strategic plan execution, give guidance and provide the monitoring and evaluation tool to Heads of Departments and the Church at large. Administration and Monitoring Department shall critically monitor and evaluate the work under this strategic pillar from time to time because of the various unique requirements.
Administration and Monitoring shall also ensure that members of the church and all those that are associated with the church are sensitized on the strategic plan of the church and on their various roles that demand for a loyal and obedient team. Administration and Monitoring shall further ensure that the implementation of the Strategic Plan is reviewed periodically and annually. The department should also ensure that funds that need to be used for the various administrative, communication and internal processes are raised for the smooth running of the Church. Administration and Monitoring should also collect reports every month from heads of departments requiring an input into this strategic pillar.
2.5 INSTITUTIONAL/CHURCH CAPACITY
- Goals
a) Have sufficient and efficient resources.
b) Efficient processes put in place, to thrive and survive in a fast-changing world.
c) Achieve positive stakeholder/visitor experience.
d) Have a trained Pastoral/leadership team.
- Objectives
a) To strengthen financial base of the Church.
b) To strengthen Institutional/Church Capacity
2.5.3Potential risks that may prevent achieving theobjective.
- Lack of resources.
- Lack of seriousness among the members.
- Lack of discipline among team members.
- Pride among some team members.
- Non - collection of all income.
- Lack of fulfilling pledges.
- Unfaithfulness in doing the work of God.
- Lack of understanding on giving.
- Inadequate funds for various works and operations.
- Lack of bank reconciliations.
- Lack of formulating timely reports.
- Lack of proper planning.
- Lack of formulation of budgets.
- Lack of sensitization.
- Spending at Source.
- Lack of follow-ups.
- Lack of receipting/retirements.
2.5.4 Short term targets
a) Train Leaders and members in Bible knowledge /Discipleship.
b) Enhance Sunday school (Childrens Church) Services.
c) Uphold Joshua Mentorship Classes.
d) Uphold Discipleship Classes (Men, Women and Youth).
e) Develop and implement Fund Raising initiatives.
f) Develop partnerships.
g) Collection, deposit of all income and revenues.
h) Develop Business initiatives.
I) Collection, deposit of all income and revenues.
j) Collection of all pledges.
k) Collection of all debts.
l) Formulating of overall Annual Church Budgets.
m) Collection of subscriptions.
n) Rent a farm plot for the church.
0) Prepare annual report/Financial report.
p) Reach out on the importance of giving.
q) Accountability for funds.
r) Hold Project Sundays.
s) Conduct Inter Denominational Fellowships.
t) To hold fellowship Camps (women, men, youth).
2.5.5 Long term targets
a) Acquire new technology for operations.
b) Conduct youth Skills Training
c) Acquire farm Plot for the Church
d) Acquire Land for Church Plot
e) Establish a Stores Office
f) Develop a Management Tool
- Strengths
a) Support from the Church
b) There is an organizational structure and a system in place.
c) Members have various skills.
2.5.7 Opportunities
- Offers for pledges from internal and external church communities.
- Tax exemption of churches in Zambia.
- Access to social media platforms where partnerships can be solicited.
2.5.8 Strategic actions
Strengthen financial base and enhance Internal Processes.Administration and Monitoring Department should ensure that the Church creates sustainable partnerships to support the work of God. Further, the Church through Administration and Monitoring should provide strategic leadership by interpreting the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the church to the members to ensure attainment of the vision and set goals. Assess training needs of members in various aspects of the church and make recommendations for training to maintain a high performance environment and motivated members. Mobilise financial resources and ensure prudent utilization of resources in the church. The Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the heads of all the departments to assess and track progress towards the targets in terms of performance and implementation from the various departments.
2.6 MEN AND WOMEN
Men and Women form a core part of the functioning of the church and are found at every level in the church. Men and Women are together responsible for spearheading Men's and Women's issues. Men in the church take up the role for men's issues and mentoring young men to grow up into responsible adults. In the context of family, men play a critical role of head and father of the family. Equally women in the Church take care of the women and gender equity issues reaching out with love to other women and girls. Therefore, this group of people play a critical role towards the achievement of the goals of the church strategic plan in their individual and collective capacities. Men and women are involved in the activities for Evangelism and growth of the church through their participation in praise and worship, Evangelism actions etc. Women also contribute highly to the strategic pillar of Care and Spiritual Support.
2.6.1 Goals
a) Enhanced standards and excellence in the church
b) Have well mentored girls and boys
c) Establish a mega church
d) Enhanced diversity (gender) in the church
e) Inclusiveness in the church
2.6.2 Objectives
a) To encourage men and women to participate in church activities
b) To have women and men who are spiritually alert
c) To have men and women conduct mentorship for girls and boys
d) To encourage men and women to work with excellence
2.6.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving men/women groupobjectives.
- Multitasking in activities.
- Lack of commitment and consistency.
- Lack of motivation.
- Lack of proper planning.
- Lack of/inadequate communication.
- Lack of unity.
- Lack of visitations.
- Lack of sacrifice.
- Lack of resources.
- Inadequate participation in church programs such as cleaning.
- Lack of tools to use for church activities.
- Not honoring departmental subscriptions.
- Lack of confidence to undertake challenging roles.
- Lack of regular fellowships.
- Lack of exposure to other Like ministries
2.6.4 Strengths
- The groups are recognized in the church.
- Potential for growth of the groups.
- Helping hand to the church.
d) Men and women support the church financially.
- There is inclusiveness of both gender in the church programs and activities.
- Introduction of men and women get-together conferences at church level.
2.6.5 Opportunities
- Internationally recognized commemorations/days for men and women
- Positive statements at both national and international level on unity for men and women
- Availability of information on the need for men and women to work together for a common purpose.
2.6.6 Short term targets
- Enrolment for membership.
- To embark on a garden for crops and vegetables.
- To undertake visitations from time to time.
- To sell various goods and commodities
- Assist in organizing events.
- Contribute funds through subscriptions.
- To look after the welfare of the church Ministerial team.
- To help men and women grow spiritually and disseminate the Gospel of Jesus Christ
2.6.7 Long term targets
- To establish various income generating businesses.
- To form cooperatives.
- To buy land for farming.
- To have and maintain adequate financial resources.
- Strategic actions
The Church through the Men and Women is expected to carry out visitations of identified individuals and families. Establish viable income generating businesses to help the Church and to sensitize the church on their roles. To be committed and sacrificial in terms of time and resources. Create synergies and collaboration between men and women who should also work towards enhanced hospitality to give visitors to the church an unforgettable experience in the presence of God. Further, create opportunities to be exposed to similar ministry fellowships. To build strong fellowship, support, unity and confidence among men and women as they execute the work of God. Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the heads of department to monitor and make follow ups towards performance and implementation of set goals.
2.7 JUNIORS AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
Juniors and Sunday school is composed of children from toddlers, middle age childhood to those who are about to graduate to a youthful age. The school helps children to learn the bible and the principles of Christianity so that they grow up into responsible and morally upright children that embrace God in their lives. Sunday school creates a good foundation for the people that later graduate into adult church membership. Sunday school is important for the achievement of the vision of the strategic plan as it contributes to church growth.
- Goals
a) Have a good foundation for children
b) Raise responsible and morally upright adults who are grounded in God's work.
c) Bring about a generation which is knowledgeable about God.
d) Establish a mega church
- Objectives
a) To teach several children about God and good morals
b) To progressively graduate the children into adult church members
2.7.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving thevision.
- Lack of tools/ learning aids.
- Lack of adequate teachers.
- Lack of seriousness among the young ones/teachers.
- Lack of communication among the participants.
- Lack of resources to carry out various activities.
- Lack of a permanent conducive place for learning.
- Lack of chairs for the learners.
- Lack of spiritual guidance.
- Lack of a systematic Christian education curricular.
2.7.4 Short term targets
- Create a conducive learning environment.
- Conduct a children's tour twice a year.
- Provide appropriate learning requirements such as, pencils, crayons etc.
- Sensitization on the importance of Sunday school.
- Embark on children's visitations.
- Provision of food stuffs (snacks) every Sunday.
- Children to have their own offering.
- To develop and implement business ideas among the children.
- Sunday school to have a uniform.
- To equip the children with the right knowledge of God and inculcate discipline and good morals among the young ones.
- To raise a healthy Sunday school.
- To have a Sunday school that understands and know the importance of giving.
- Provide learning tools.
- To make the learning environment for children conducive
2.7.5 Long term targets
- To have own infrastructure for Sunday school such as a hall/class.
- To expose Sunday school to learn from different environments.
- To have children that are planted in the ministry.
- To recruit and train more teachers.
- To procure chairs for the children.
2.7.6 Strategic actions
Provide proper training for the teachers and to give spiritual guidance in the lessons.Further, engagements and interactions between the parents and the teachers should be encouraged to help identify the individual needs of the children and to foster discipline and consistency in the behavior and conduct of the children. Further, the church through the department responsible should find ways of raising resources for various requirements for the children.
Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the head of department responsible for Juniors and Sunday School to achieve the set goals and objectives.
2.7.7 Youth and entertainment
The Church invests in the youth for the growth of the body of Christ as they serve and grow up into responsible men and women. The young people immensely contribute to the achievement of the vision and strategic objectives of the church through their participation in programs of the congregation that includes evangelism, entertainment, and communication. As youths are usually technologically savvy, they actively participate in activities that involve information Communication Technology (ICT) such as media and they help to deliver on the vision of the church by reaching out to many souls through the dissemination of the activities of the church. The youth also participate in praise and worship, ushering, protocol, and security thereby contributing to a secure, safe, and hospitable environment in the church.
2.7.8 Goals
a) Have young disciples/ followers in the church
b) Enhanced participation in various activities of the church among the youth
c) Have a reservoir of skillful young men and women
d) Raise a disciplined and morally upright cadre of youths in the church
2.7.9 Objectives
- To raise and disciple youths in the fear of God.
- To raise youths that submit to authorities at all levels.
- To empower youths with skills.
- To mentor a good number of youths
2.7.10 POTENTIAL RISKS THAT MAY PREVENT ACHIEVING THE VISION
- Lack of openness by young people
- Inadequate /Lack of interaction with parents /guardians.
- Lack of good morals among the young people.
- Lack of sacrifice by the young people/parents.
- Lack of respect among the young people.
- Lack of commitment and education.
- Lack of seriousness in church activities
- Identity crisis among the young people
- Lack of resources for various activities and requirements
- Peer pressure among the young ones.
- Unemployment among the youth
- Laziness among the young people
- Lack of sponsorship (empowerment)
- Lack of proper guidance
- Misconception by some who feel they are adults and can't be involved in some activities.
- Inadequate time to carry out some activities.
- Differences in upbringing and backgrounds.
- Lack of consistency in conducting activities.
- Over exposure of the children to technology and social media
- Lack of parental guidance.
- Premature boy/girl relationships.
- Poor or inappropriate dress code
2.7.11 Short term targets
- To have quarterly all-day prayers.
- To have annual camps.
- To help the less privileged especially with education.
- To have Christian fellowships with other young people even interdenominational at least twice/once a year
- To have recreation such as sports, picnics once every month.
- To help the youth learn various life skills.
- To teach the youths to understand their worth.
- To conduct educational tours
- To reach out to other youths
- To engage in evangelism activities
2.7.12 Long term targets
- To disciple and have youths who are knowledgeable in God's word.
- To buy land for farming
- To open a crafts school.
- Strategic actions
To encourage the youths to be serious with the things of God and to constantly conduct counseling of those that may have backslidden using an uplifting approach. To preach to the youths on the importance of sacrifice. To conduct teachings with boldness and frankness. Further, the Church should provide empowerment to the youths. Have interactions with the youth's parents to know their background and to encourage them to be open on matters that might be affecting them. The youths should also be enlightened on the church position on premature relationships. In addition, Counselors should counsel youths that may be inappropriately dressed. Administration and Monitoring should collect reports every month from the heads of department to monitor and make follow ups towards performance and implementation of set goals.
2.8 ENTERTAINMENT
The Church embraces wholesome entertainment which is in line with the principles of the bible and Christianity. Various groups in the church are involved in entertainment especially the youth and the children. Entertainment in the church takes the form of education, information, and teaching. It inspires, it is pleasant, and it brings joy and laughter in the church. Entertainment ministers and evangelizes in various ways such as drama, poems etc.
- Goals
a) Disseminate impactful information
b) Enhanced education and teachings
c) Build on joyful moments in the church.
- Objectives
a) To disseminate information.
b) To educate through various action drama.
c) To entertain through various ways such as poems and drama.
2.8.3 Potential risks that may prevent achieving thevision.
- Inadequate time to perform in church.
- Lack of planning by team members.
- Lack of consistency among team members.
- Lack of understanding of the role by team members
- Some members not willing to take part in activities.
- Lack of resources to conduct various entertainment activities.
- Not following laid down procedures.
- Inadequate number of members.
2.8.4 Strengths
- Available to minister when called upon.
- Support from the church.
- Able to perform during important events.
- Able to effectively entertain.
- Able to network within the group and externally.
- Understanding of biblical principles.
2.8.5 Opportunities
- Availability of information to base the roles.
- Various role models to emulate.
2.8.6 Short term targets
- To come up with sports, bible quiz and debates.
- To have career topics about life situations.
- To incorporate men and women in entertainment.
- To have Christian movie night at a cost.
- To ensure that the youths are kept busy with the work of God.
- To dispel the notion that church is a boring place.
- To have entertainment picnics.
- To reach out to people through entertainment using various media platforms.
- To make the church a place for all.
- To have entertainment recreations
- Evangelism through entertainment.
- To have youths with good morals.
2.8.7 Long term targets
- Talent shows.
- Career development.
- To have men and women go out to preach the gospel through entertainment.
- To inculcate good morals through Christian movies.
- Strategic actions
To plan well for the activities under entertainment, be consistent, and give entertainment adequate time for performances in church activities and programs. To conduct sensitization in the church on the importance of entertainment in the work of God. Initiate ideas and programs that can generate resources. Enhance support from the Church leadership and encourage showcasing of entertainment activities in other places outside the church.Administration and monitoring should collect reports every month from the head of department to achieve the above set goals and objectives.
CHAPTER THREE: OFFICE BEARERS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
3.0 Background
According to the Constitution the Church is composed of the Ministry Council of Executives (MCEs) appointed and headed by the Overseer. The Ministry has the following office bearers.
- Overseer
- Advisor to the overseer, overseer women and Sunday school
- Heads of Administration and Monitoring
- Head of Finance
- Head of intercession and Holiness
- Head of Projects and Maintenance
- Head of Events, Hospitality and Decoration
- Head of the Praise and Worship
- Head of Evangelism, Missions and Membership
- Head of the Men
- Head of the Women
- Head of Protocol, Security and Ushering
- Head of Sunday School
- Head of Media, Information Technology and Communications
- Head of Education, Baptism and Training
- Head of Care, Funerals, Illnesses and the Vulnerable
- Head of Transport and Logistics
- Head of Youth and Entertainment
- Head of Business Development
- Armor Bearers
The Organizational/ Church Structure
3.1 Functions of the Departments
The functions of the departments are as follows.
3.1.2 Office of the Overseer
Oversees physical and spiritual direction of the Church. Being a Prophetic Ministry, the office seeks direction from God and ensures that all the Departments are running smoothly and achieving the purpose for which they are established. The office of the overseer also oversees the Men's Ministry in the church.
3.1.3 Advisor
The advisor advises and consults with the Office of the Overseer on overall matters of the Church. This is especially and includes the women organization in the church and the Children's Ministry/Sunday School to ensure that they are operating in unity and love.
3.1.4 Fivefold and Counselling
This Department is under the Ministry of the Overseer, and it consists of Pastors and Elders responsible for counselling. When need arises matters can be escalated to the attention of the Overseer who is the Head Counsellor.
3.1.5 Intercession and Holiness
This is a spiritual department charged with the responsibility of praying for the church. The Intercessors pray for various activities that concern the church which include standing in the gap for other members and families, deliverances and events. The Intercessors must be alert as the Ministry has no cover without serious intercessors. The following are the additional requirements of the intercessors.
- .1.5.1 They must be wise secretive, loyal, and obedient.
- Prepare those going into baptism with prayer.
- Have passion for other people.
- Should have no condemnation for others but love.
- When God shows an intercessor something they should not deliver the message directly to the persons concerned but go through the man of God for spiritual direction and guidance and not to violate spiritual protocol and cause confusion in the church (church within a church)
3.1.6 Praise and Worship
This is a spiritual department that is in place for edification. To praise and worship the Lord. Help the Man of God to minister and saturate the church environment with the Holy Spirit. Worshipers are encouraged to live a life that is worthy of always demonstrating Christ like attitude. Worshipers are part of intercession and must attended all church programs. Worshipers should dress appropriately and always demonstrate integrity and discipline. Worshipers should love God and give time to worship the Lord whether at rehearsals or main service.
3.1.7 Evangelism, Missions, and Membership
In charge of spiritual and physical growth. This office does make follow-ups on those who are giving their lives to God.It ensures that the Gospel is preached everywhere and that more souls are won to God's Kingdom.
3.1.8 Protocol, Ushering and Security
Protocol is in two aspects in the church. The spiritual and physical side. The spiritual aspect is concerned with the protection of the Holy Spirit by providing a serene and tranquil environment for the Overseer, whereas the physical side ensures that the Man of God has less destructions/interactions especially before delivering the message of God. There is a specific protocol person for the Overseer and another person in charge of protocol for the wife to the Overseer. Pastors are responsible for Protocol for the Overseer during events. Ushers are also part of protocol and security.
3.1.9 Administration and Monitoring
All departments fall under this Ministry. It coordinates administrative duties and tasks and coordinate and give reports to the Overseer from all the departments. All Departments are supposed to share minutes of their meetings with the Administration and Monitoring Department.
Further, the following key requirements are outlined for the department.
- Give Announcements for activities and events.
- Give reports and act on them or escalate them to the Overseer when necessary.
- Be alert, objective and give feedback.
- Be focused on the goals of achievement in the particular year.
- Be women/men of the people (work with everybody)
- Give guidance on what should be published by the media team even during live streaming of services to avoid publishing offensive or inappropriate material.
- Support Media team with communication bundles and other logistics when need arises.
3.1.10 Finance Department
Collects revenue for the church and provides accountability. The sources of revenue are as follows.
- Offering
- Care
- Tithes
- Pledges
- Seeds
- Partnership
- Business Development
- Fundraising ventures
All sources of revenue are managed by the Finance Department except for Tithes and seeds which require confidentiality and various prayers. All funds are properly accounted for and secured in the bank and all expenditures approved for the purpose of accountability.
3.1.11 Projects and Maintenance
In charge of the church projects, repairs, and maintenance requirements of the church. There are Technicians under this department and Helpers who oversee the equipment (setting up of instruments).
3.1.12 Hospitality, Events and Decorations
Responsible for welcoming guests, visitors, organizing meetings, events and decorations. Housekeeping and Ushering are part of the hospitality function including all the women.
3.1.13 Business Development
To raise funds for the Ministry through production of various items and materials for sale so that the church does not entirely rely on offering.
3.1.14 Youth and Entertainment
To raise loyal, knowledgeable, disciplined and committed youths that will make a difference in the world.
3.1.15 Transport and Logistics
To coordinate transport and logistics for the church including transport requirements for the mid-week services and other church programs.
3.1.16 Care, Funerals, Illnesses and the Vulnerable
The department is responsible for reaching out to the needy. Men and women of the Church are part of this Ministry.
3.1.17 Education, Baptism and Training
This is a Mentorship department and has the following ministries under it.
- National School of Ministry (NSM)
- Loyalty Mentorship Class
- Joshua Mentorship Class
3.1.18 Couples Ministry
This department is for all married couples. It provides counsel and a platform for sharing for married couples.
3.1.19 Children's Ministry
This department takes care of children and teaching them about the word of God.
3.1.20 Media, Information Technology and Communication
This department is responsible for media productions, communication, and publications. All productions must be assessed and approved by the Administration Department to avoid publishing material which might be offensive or inappropriate.
CHAPTER FOUR: GOVERNANCE OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION
4.0 Strategic Plan Implementation and Governance
A good strategic plan that is not implemented is of no value to the Church and all stakeholders concerned.
4.1 Governance of the Strategic Plan
The overseer will play a role of oversight in ensuring that the Strategic Plan is implemented by carrying out quality control on every department through MCE and Administration. The primary responsibility of the Mi
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