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The Services of Strategic Ministry Planning (SMP)

Since 1996, Strategic Ministry Planning (SMP) facilitators have helped congregations make good decisions about land, facilities, staffing, programs, relationships, and resources for the Body of Christ.

Planning Processes
Workshops

With a faith-based planning process, SMP facilitators custom-tailor each SMP process to the unique setting and dynamics of the congregation being served.

Basic Strategic Ministry Planning Process (SMP Basic)

Fundamental to any congregation wanting to understand its mission, values, and vision as it establishes its three-year goal, strategies, tactics, scheduling, and annual implementation.

Comprehensive Strategic Ministry Planning Process (SMP Comprehensive)

Fundamental planning process for a congregation wanting to understand its mission, values, and vision as it establishes its three-year goal, strategies, tactics, scheduling, and annual implementation, and which includes Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management and Thousand-Fold Workshop.

Strategic Leadership*

Equipping individuals to recognize and accomplish God’s calling in their personal lives.

Strategic Management*

Equipping leaders to manage resources and relationships for God’s purposes, according to the congregation’s best understanding of His calling and plan for them.

Thousand-Fold Workshop*†

Multiplying ministry and those who accomplish it in your congregation.

Leading to Action Workshop

Helping congregations get into action on the next big step!

* Included in SMP Comprehensive.

† Available to gatherings of multiple congregations.

Strategic Ministry Planning Forms
Strategic Ministry Planning Brochures
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