Annette's final 60 day goal

I have definitely made some major adjustments to my usual method of setting goals because of the vision process.  It's been spiritually and mentally exhausting for me lately.  I am sensing a "slump" of sorts in the youth and we have known for a while that we needed to cast vision again because they were losing sight of that.  I am hesitating to do that until we make a move as a church because I know that we need to mirror what Pastor Jeff is doing.  So in light of that, here are some things that I can do to prepare for the vision casting...

• Work with current student leaders to recruit and mentor new student leaders.  We have a large class of seniors graduating this spring.  It is contributing to the "sluggish" feeling because there will be holes to fill. But instead of filling the same holes - we are going to focus more on identifying what these new leaders are gifted to do and line them up in the right area of ministry according to those.  So the way we do youth services may change - and that seems to mirror what's happening in the rest of the church.  I think God's timing is so cool.
• My team and I need to identify the areas that are sluggish (and why if possible), and pray for direction about how to address those issues.  We have covenanted together to fast and pray every Wednesday lunch hour until we get a sense of the new direction.  When we're ready, we will strategize how to implement the changes needed.
• Plan ahead for a parents night so that when the time comes, we can incorporate their input into what changes will take place in youth ministry.

60 day Goal Planning for 2012

First I can't believe it has been this long since I looked at the sight! I am So sorry!
This year I want to focus on mini mission trips to places that we support in the area. Such as The Cravens in Mission, SD, the Alpha Center, Jim and Bea Canning, Contact Center, and so on.
Not necessarily all of them but put at least one on the calender

January:

• Have a Calendar year Planned out For missions
• Start working out the core values of Missions for our church
• Send out a Fund Raising Letter for Trip to Haiti
• Organize Supplies for Haitian people

February:

• Contact South Dakota and surrounding area Missions that we support put on the calendar

March:

• Finish with core values, recruit one more person for the Missions team.

60 Day Goals for 2012

During the Christmas break, Taylor and I had the opportunity to meet and talk about the things we are doing in Honor Bound and look ahead to the new year. We had the chance to discuss the format of our weekly meetings and are implementing some changes. For special events throughout the year, we feel that we have the events picked out, but we are working on finalizing all the dates (we are about 95% done in this area). So as not to delay this assignment any further, I will list the events we will be having and update the post when the dates are finalized.

Quarterly men's breakfasts - this is to serve as a means of fellowship for both groups and also as an outreach to men that are not a part of a group.

Semi-annual Car Care Clinics - this is to serve as an outreach to single moms, ladies, elderly, and those in need of this service.

Family Fun Weekend at a campground. This is to be a time of fun and fellowship for all people. Games for the kids, activities for all ages, and food will be present.

Natalie's 90 Day Goal (July-Sept)

GOAL: My 90 day goal is to strive to create and maintain a healthy life group. We want to create an environment that is welcoming to new-comers and a place where people feel they can be open and go through the Christian walk together.

July Action Steps:

1. Meet with Steve Roux (Life Group Servant Leader)**

• Obtain resources pertaining to creating healthy life groups -- Done


• Discuss new ideas Steve may have to try in the group -- My plan is to invite Steve to one of our groups so that he can observe and make suggestions

August Action Steps:

1. Read materials from Steve -- Still in progress


2. Discuss materials/read some with Josh** - Have not done yet


3. Pray for our group at least once a week -- Included in my prayers throughout the day

September Action Steps:

1. Bring ideas to life group -- Will do this next month


2. At a life group meeting, discuss material I have studied** - will do


3. Have members of group share their ideas of what life group is to them and other things they would like to see -- will do

Allisons 90 day Goal (July-Sept)

Goal: To be on schedule/organized with Mission Activities this summer and fall.


July Action Steps:
Make a calender for all missions activities July through September including:

1. Mission trip to St Louis




1. Time schedule for missions trip money to be in Done


2. Weekly prayer and information meetings Done


3. Fundraising Done


2. Missions festival


3. Promoting volunteer work for Stevens House


1. Contact via e-mail/phone mission trip volunteers relaying information.


2. Have a missions team meeting to discuss** Done




1. Missions Trip


2. Missions Festival (including an evaluation of last year)Done




1. Timeline for missions festival Done


2. Agree on speakers and ensure airfare if needed Done


3. Talk to Mike Shurman mission trip to Haiti with church, during the Missions Festival done


3. Secure airfare for speakers if needed. Not needed Done

August Action Steps:

1. Debrief missions trip volunteers. Not Done


2. Help promote volunteer work for cleaning chickens. Not needed now Done


3. Meet with missions team. Done


4. Meet with Robin to write and plan small drama for one Sunday morning of Missions Festival. Done


5. Attend church staff meeting to discuss logistics of Missions Festival (media, decorating, promotion, etc.). Ask for their input about what we have planned.**Done

September Actions Steps:

1. Speak with missions festival speakers ensure they have everything they need.


2. Have a missions meeting for any last critiquing and normal missions stuff.


3. Have at least two drama practices for small drama.


4. Schedule a date to attend staff meeting after the Missions Festival to get some feedback about how it went.**

All of September done'

Mike's 90 Day Goals (July - Sept) Revised

Currently we are going through a 6 month dvd / discussion series, The Quest for Authentic Manhood. During this time, my time will be able to be somewhat shifted to be able to take a look and review other areas and processes used in the group.

Goal: To clarify the vision for First Assembly of God Honor Bound and to examine ways I can lead more effectively.

July Action Steps:
1. Work with my team to host the Honor Bound Family Fun Time, July 22 and 23 at Cottonwood Camp Ground.

Worked with the team as mentioned - there were a few noon hours and evenings spent getting all the misc. items together. On Fri. night I was only able to make it the last hour due to work related issues. The feedback concerning the event is based on what I have heard from other people and not personal experience.

2. Meet with Pastor Jeff to talk about the overall vision of Honor Bound - specifically for our church - and seek his input about what strengths and weaknesses he sees in my leadership style.

Pastor Jeff didn't check with me before leaving on vacation - just kidding (I am glad he gets to go). We were busy working on the fun weekend and Pastor left that Sunday to go on vacation. Will have to meet up with him when he gets back.

3. Identify three regular Honor Bound participants that I can talk to (one each month) for input about how they feel the Quest for Authentic Manhood series and the meetings in general are going. Meet with one person when we're 3 weeks into the study.

I have picked out Jeff Bayless, Dennis James, and Fred Dehring as people I would like to meet / talk with. I did talk with Jeff.

4. Start to write down some ideas about a written vision statement for Honor Bound.

I have written down a few ideas but there is still a long ways to go for this item.

August Action Steps:
From July Point number 2. I did meet with Pastor Jeff and we had a good discussion. The vision for Honor Bound is something that does need to be worked on, but we felt we should hold off a little bit until the overall church vision / process is completed.

1. Meet with Taylor O'Bryan (fellow HB leader) to talk about vision statement draft and seek input on how I could better support him as a leader. Scheduling did not work out. Will be an item picked up in September.
2. Visit with a couple of families who attended the family fun time to get some feedback about the event. File it so we can have some ideas to help improve it if we decide to do it again. Did visit with some folks that attended the event and received good feedback.
3. Visit with another Honor Bound participant to get feedback. Ask about the meeting time change. Got to have ice cream with Dennis James. He is one of our newer members in HB and started shortly before the DVD series so he has seen some of the "regular" meetings. The feedback was very positive and he is really enjoying the DVD series. Due to his work schedule, the meeting time for him works out good.

September Action Steps:
From Aug point number 1 - meeting with Taylor. We did meet in September and had a really good discusion. Ideas were brought forth that will definitely be a part of the vision statement for the HB group.
1. Have a completed, updated vision statement for Honor Bound. Due to the overall church vision team meetings, we are holding off on the vision statement for HB until the overall church vision statement is completed, as per Pastor Jeff.
2. Start planning and promoting the fall car care clinic. Visit with John Kidney about the car care clinic processes, document it, and have it on file at the church. Saturday October 22 is the date for the fall 2011 car care clinic. John Kidney is the tech coordinator, Pastor Randy is scheduling appointments, and announcements have been placed in the bulletin. Promotion will continue up until the event. Our refreshment committee will need to be worked out, but things as a whole seem to be coming together.
3. Visit with another Honor Bound participant to get feedback. I have talked to Fred concerning my request and allowing him some time to think about it. Our meeting will be taking place within the next couple of days.

Jodie's 90 day Goals (July - Sept.)

Goal: To raise my standards for leading Wednesday Night Heir Force, and identify a specific vision for what God wants me to do with that group.

July Action Steps:

1. Improve my connection and communication with the students via Facebook, text or call. Contacted some.  Need to do more
2. Meet with Pastor Randy to seek his input and share what God has laid on my heart to make sure it coincides with his vision.  Ask his permission to launch some fresh ideas.**Shared with Pastor Randy about Heir Force and ideas to impliment.

August Action Steps:

1. Research possible new curriculum (scope and sequence) that could be used in the new school year. Pastor Jeff oked me to get information and ideas
2. Recruit voluteers to support this specific group of kids (help with transportation, group and assist with teaching) I have been driving the van to pick up the kids.  Considering doing a tag team teaching approach.
3. Draft a plan for next school year.  Meet with leadership to review (Pastor Randy, Pastor Jeff? and Pastor Annette?).**  still need to do on paper
4. Accumulate ideas from Pastor Annette on ice breakers, games and activities.  Getting.
5. Plan a kick off for beginning of new school year.  Week of August 24th,  share plan with the kids, make fliers.
• Connect with the new students that are moving up
• Stratagize how to create excitement and new students (ie food, games, goals to strive for with attendance)
• Present a flier to draw excitement

September Action Steps:

1. Share new vision statement with the students.
2. Create an atmosphere of trust and a love for God's Word.
3. Ask the students for input about goals they want to achieve this year.
4. Create a visual illustration of their goals and an attendance record chart.
5. Work with Pastor Annette to train leaders and team up with AYM Leaders periodically throughout the year for an activity (exposure to youth ministry).**

Keep my focus looking up and pray for the wisdom and guidance to build these students up to be disciples for Jesus. What a great task I will have ahead of me - but I need the momentum to continue and will need lots of prayers and support from my 'team' of Signent leaders.  Thanks before hand.

Annette's 90 Day Goal (July-Sept)

I apologize for not posting this last week! The whole week was consumed with several families and individuals in crisis, and I was committed to walking through with them - everything else had to shift in priority.  I SHOULD have texted all of you and asked you to wait on your 90 day goal until you saw the structure of mine.  Forgive me - but you may need to revamp yours if you've already done it.  This is different from the 30 day goals we've set, and I'd like everyone to follow a similar structure - just for learning purposes.  So please adapt your 90 day goal to this format.  (The colors are optional. LOL)

GOAL:  To re-organize and re-structure my team building process so that it can be adapted to every team I lead.

July Action Steps:

1. Complete the student leadership section of the AYM manual (work with intern if available). Still in draft form - my intern isn't starting until fall so I'm on my own.
2. Meet with Pastor Jeff to discuss ideas about ways to improve and reorganize the team building process I've been using.**  Done
3. Draft a letter to team members to inform them about upcoming changes. Done
4. Ask Pastor Jeff to review the draft, and then send it.  Have to wait until he returns from Boston.

August Action Steps:

1. Create schedule for individual appointments with leaders and team members. In progress - there are a lot of them. :)
2. Identify a curriculum for student leader Sunday class in the fall and set start date (6-8 sessions). Done.
3. Identify a book to read with the worship team in 2012. I think I found one. This is tough.
4. Identify a book/series to go through with the youth ministry team. I'm going to hold off on this. Too ambitious for one year since I'll be in school.
5. Select 1 leader or team member to meet with and seek honest feedback about my leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses.** Done. Also took the 'Flag Page Assessment' - interesting!
6. Brainstorm ways to recruit potential student leaders. In progress.

September Action Steps:

1. Begin one-on-one meetings with team members.  In progress.
2. Begin student leadership class.  Done (doing).
3. Summarize the team building process in written form and submit to Pastor Jeff for review. I opted not to go down this road yet, due to the vision team process.  As we are working through the material, I see there are things that will need to change, but I don't want to move prematurely.  I am going to wait until we have completed the process as a church and then follow the same ideas with youth.
4. Meet with Pastor Jeff to discuss progress, suggestions, etc.**  Done.

**This indicates a step that is REQUIRED for you to include in your action steps.  One per month.  You don't have to meet with the same person that I named...but it should be someone who has influence in your life, authority to correct you, and someone you respect and will listen to.

Randy's 90 Day Goals

Evaluate whether a Saturday Children's Program will be effective. -Yes
  I will do this by talking to the bus parents.
Recrute helpers for the Saturday Children's Program.  A few helpers recruited
Promote Saturday Children's Program
  I will do this through bulletins, emails and speaking about it.
Conduct Saturday Children's Program - Planned for August 20th
  Divert children from Wednesday night towards Saturday to help with overcrowding.

May 30 day goal

My May goal is to get my Quicken software usable so that I am better able to track my finances. We have been paying for our back account to sync with Quicken so now I just have to figure out how to do it! Here are my action steps:

1. Call Wells Fargo about setting up password/account info
2. Download bank transactions to software
3. Categorize expenses

This will be an ongoing process. I would like to set aside time to go through finances once a week. I am also hoping that Josh and I will be able to go through this process together so that we both can make better financial decisions.

Annette's 30 Day Goal for May 2011

GOAL: To effectively and efficiently plan for summer camps.

ACTION STEPS:

1. Go above and beyond with promoting camp.  Mention on Wednesday nights, but also send emails to parents, show videos on Sunday mornings, have students share testimonies, etc.
2. Plan and execute fundraisers for camp scholarships.
3. Find a way to recruit individuals to sponsor a camper financially for those who are in greater need.
4. Recruit camp guides to go along to each camp and share the training resources with them.
5. Accurately track all registration information.
6. Plan for transportation.

Mike's 30 Day Goals for May

At this time it appears that we are back at the planning stages for future items within the Honor Bound Group. Somethings that need to be addressed or looked at:

1. Possible Father's Day gift. Had a planning meeting. Gift was decided on and on order.

2. Fun event / activity to help bridge the Thursday night, Saturday morning, and possibly the Under Oath young men together.
At planning meeting set up another small group to go further with this project - I am one of the members. Some ideas were brought forth to pursue. Another meeting was set. The dates have been set for the event, the meeting place has been reserved. More promotions of the event will be needed between now and July 22.
3. Looking for a bible study or lesson plan to go through for the group. A Bible study / curiculum was decided upon. Materials have been ordered. Looking to start the material the week after Father's Day. More promotions of the event / series will be needed.

Natalie's 60 day goal

Sorry, way late in getting this done!
Goal : Assist Annette in planning/coordinating youth girls night out and seniors trip. Action Steps

• Met with Annette to brainstorm - talked about themes for girls night
• Meet with Annette (last week of March-first week April) to determine theme and discuss activities
• Week of girls night do prep for activities - shopping for supplies - set time schedule
• Day before or day of girls night shop for groceries for supper, breakfast and possible baking activity

Jodie's 60 day goal (Mar-Apr)

GOAL: Plan a Mother's Day Woman's Event

ACTION STEPS:
1. Define Event
-Who
-What
-Where
-When
-How
2. Meet with Annette week of March 21st to set plans.
3.  Design a poster and distribute around community and churches.
4.  Ask a team of helpers (decorations, food, publicity).
5.  Advertise in the P&D etc.

Annette's 60 Day Goal (Mar-Apr)

GOAL: To successfully administer the Easter production.  I was trying to think of a different goal, but in the next 60 days, this production will be my #1 focus!  So it only makes sense that I lay out what needs to be done in my goal.  There's a lot of detail that I'm not listing here. :o)  You'll see I've set mini-deadlines within the main goal.  That's just something I have to do to ensure things are ready when they're needed and I reduce the amount of stress on myself being done ahead of time.

ACTION STEPS:

1. Finish final revisions of scenes by March 13th.  DONE (was late)
2. Distribute scripts to cast members by March 14th.  DONE (was late)
3. Schedule scene rehearsals for March as soon as cast members receive script.  DONE
4. Talk to Heidi about dance choreography and rehearsals by March 14th.  DONE
5. Delegate costuming to a responsible individual (obtain costumes from MaryBeth; find seamstress for additional needed costumes; keep track of costumes; dress cast).  DONE
6. Meet with Tech team to review what's needed for production by April 3rd.
7. Confirm lights set-up with Alison Spak by March 27th.  DONE
8. Delegate set construction to a responsible individual (verify materials from last year; adjustments to stage changes; recruit volunteers).  DONE
9. Make final decisions on musical changes by March 20th.  DONE
10. Delegate promotion to a responsible individual (update programs, flyers; posters; distribute information to local press).  DONE
11. Update and finalize tech notes in script and review with stage manager.  DONE
12. Work with church staff to print tickets, promote in bulletin, and sell tickets.  DONE

Obviously everything had to get done.  Overall everything went well but I would give myself about a B- on my preparation.  I was behind this year, even though Easter was late.  I think I allowed other things to crowd these priorities.  I didn't get all stressed out, but some things could have run better if I had been more on top of it. 

Mike's 60 day goal

GOAL: The next event that will be coming up in Honor Bound is the spring car care clinic which is usually held sometime in April. Action steps needed: 1. Set a date for the event - will need to work with Taylor, John, and church staff (Done) 2. Update sign-up forms (Done) 3. Work on promotions for the event (In progress) (Done - bulletin announcements, preservice slides, church directory phone call list). 4. Line up a work crew 5. Collect money within the groups to help offset the expenses (In progress)
The event was held Saturday April 30. We were able to help 8 different people / families which to date, is the best turn out. Angela Rohan helped served refreshments which was also a big blessing. Some follow up paper work needs to be done (make a list to help improve for future events).

Allison's 60 day Goal and Action Plan

GOAL: Plan Missions trip to St. Louis Dream Center.

Action Steps:

1. Set Date for Missions trip to Dream Center. SET THE DATE


2. Price cost of trip for Van and or Bus and set cost for trip. SET THE PRICE


3. Present/extend trip to the congregation with a sign up sheet. WILL BE DONE THIS SUNDAY


4. Create a deadline for money to be handed in. SET THE DEADLINE


5. Post in weekly bulletin. POSTED


6. Request a DVD of Dream Center to view in church. NOT DONE YET

Additional Goal related to Missions: Line up speaker(s) for the Missions Festival. One Speaker is lined up.

Randy's 60 day goal and action plan

60 Day Goal: Prepare for Kid’s Krusade

Action Steps
Contact speaker for Kid’s Krusade and get his list of requirements - Done
Obtain the speakers list of requirements - Done
Put announcement in Bulletin - Done
Put announcement on weekly emails - Done
Make announcements to the kids about the Krusade - Done 

Prepare and send out a mailing for the Kid’s Krusade - Done
Find and assign two captains - Done
Identify positions needed for the Krusade - Done

Recruit helpers for the Krusade - Done
Conduct Krusade - Done

Mike's February 30 day goals

Well team members, as you can see by the date, I am late in posting my goals. For the Honor Bound group we just finished up an event on January 29. We had an open house / breakfast that required some planning. Taylor and I worked together on that project. It required some work, but in the end, we were happy with the results - thank you Lord. That is history.

GOAL: For the month of February, we will be working on the next event that comes up the first weekend in March - the annual South Dakota Honor Bound Men's Advance. The east river event will be March 4-6 in Sioux Falls. This year is different from past years in that they are extending it an extra day, we are on our own for meals, and there are three different afternoon activities to choose from. Registration for this event has been like selecting from a smorgasboard for each participant.



Action steps needed:

1. Calls to David Winter, State HB Men's Ministries coordinator, getting prices for all options, 1 night and 2 night lodging, both early and late registration. Done - calls were made to David about 3 different times.

Promotion for the event - church bulletin information, preservice church announcements, and word of mouth.

1. Work with the church office staff and Pastor Kathy. Registration forms, payment tracking, etc., etc., (Thank you Karen, Jodie, and Pastor Kathy for your patience and understanding with this project - you have been great to work with. You are also honorary members of Honor Bound!) Done
2. Car pooling to and from the event Done
3. Shuttle service at the event Done
4. Meal arrangements Done - called ahead to 3 different places to get meal options and prices.

We are praying that it will be a good time of fellowship and ministry for all men involved and that God would be glorified throughout the whole event. At the event we heard testimonies from a couple people that attended the conference. Also, one of the newer guys from our group was really blessed by the event - thank you Lord.

Allison's 30 Day Goal Feb

Goal: Have a missions meeting with Missions Team and plan the calender year.

1) Review last calendar year for assessment. Done

2) Plug the dates into the calendar for yearly events. 80 percent done, have one more date to put into concrete next missions meeting. Also would like to plan for a missions trip to one of the reservations this year.

3) Set goals for how many new Missionaries to take on for support. Did not accomplish yet, it was on the missions agenda but ran out of time during the meeting.

4) Contact the missionary from Sudan who is requesting support. Done, she came to our last meeting and it was fun to have her there.