Talks and Ministry Guidelines The Bridge Network

Three Simple Rules

• John Wesley espoused three simple rules:

• Do No Harm,

• Do Good, and

• Stay in Love with God.

Three Simple Rules

• Though these rules sound

amazingly simple - and they are - yet to actually practice them may indeed be

the hardest thing you've ever done

Three Simple Rules

• We accept these three rules as our code for life, living

and ministry.• We however must have simple rules for delivering the ministry entrusted

to us.

Three basic rules for talks:

• 1. Be passionate

• 2. Tell personal stories

• 3. Be real

1. Be passionate

2. Tell personal stories

3. Be real

THE SO WHAT? Principle

• The people you are trying to

communicate with, sell to, or reach don't really care

about you, or what you have to offer,

until they know how what you have can benefit them. Mark

Magnacca

Apply our core values whenever we give talks

1. Deliver WOW Through Service

2. Embrace and Drive Change

3. Cheerfully Create Fun and A Little Weirdness

4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-

Minded5. Pursue Growth and

Learning

Apply our core values whenever we give talks

6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With

Communication

7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

8. Do More With Less

9. Be Passionate and Determined

10. Be Humble

Feedback

• Once you have delivered your topic, ask for their

feedback. Don't be afraid to hear about what they will

say.

• Their feedback can give you insight on what is good

or bad in your speech.

• “If you just communicate you can get by. But, if you skillfully communicate, you can work miracles.” – Jim

Rohn

Seven Practices of Effective Ministry

• The seven practices are designed to

provide a template that will help you determine

which programs to start, what to stop, and how to improve what's

working. • When implemented

properly, these practices will energize every facet of your

Practice #1 – Clarify the Win

• When all is said and done,

• What is it that we want to look back on

and celebrate?

Practice #2 – Think Steps, not Programs

• Your programs should take people somewhere, not simply fill up their

time. • Ask yourself, “Where do

we want our people to be?

• What do we want them to become?

• Is our programming designed to take them

there?

Practice #3 – Narrow the Focus:

• Focus is the key to achieving

excellence and making an impact.

Each ministry environment should be

designed to do no more than one or two things well.

Practice #4 – Teach Less for More

• The less you say, the more

you will communicate. Learn to say only what you need to say to the people who need to hear it.

Practice #5 – Listen to Outsiders

• The needs and interests of insiders have a tendency to

determine the agenda for the organization.

• Focus your efforts on those you're trying to reach, rather than

those you're trying to keep.

Practice #6 – Replace Yourself

• One day someone else will be doing what you are

doing. Embrace the inevitable and prepare now for

the future.

Practice #7 – Work On It

• To maintain your relevance, your sanity, and your

effectiveness, you must carve out time in your schedule to

step back and evaluate what you are doing and how you are doing it.

Why are these practices important!The 7 Practices For Effective Ministry are not church growth principles, but they definitely make an impact on how we grow.

Why are these practices important!

• They are not the same as our mission,

but they are strategic in helping us accomplish our

mission.

• They are not the same as our values, but they determine how we apply our

core values.

Why are these practices important!

• They are not theological principles, but they compliment our passion to teach truth with relevance.

• They are not the only practices, but they

have become some of the most critical practices you can

employ.

Thank you Pastor Francis Madojemu