Home Mission Board Process Diagram

Below are the process steps that the Home Mission Boards follow when starting up a new mission.

IDENTIFY

• Solicit opportunities from congregations
• Receive requests from congregations and groups
• Candidates from DMB search list

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EXPLORE

• Designate a shepherd
• Visit, collect data
• Identify core group and engage them
• Engage partner congregations(s)
• Mission counselor support as needed

EVALUATE – FORMULATE – REQUEST

• Organize data for presentation
• Prepare request documents for submission                                                
• Prioritize multiple requests

SUBMIT REQUEST

• Normally by deadline for Spring BHM meeting

ENCOURAGE

• Maintain constant communication
• Be prepared to re-submit if denied
•  Notify core group and Celebrate approval

EQUIP

• Call pastor if required
•  Train core group to organize, plan ,outreach, report etc
• Assist in acquisition of facilities and equipment

EMPOWER – ENGAGE

• Permit and encourage them to begin to operate on their own
•  Maintain encouraging and correcting communications
•  Continue training as necessary

SUPPORT

• Encourage moving toward self support                                                
• Prepare  for corrective action if necessary

RELEASE

• Celebrate and give thanks for successful achievement of un-subsidized status

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