In the Beginning
In the beginning...
There are a few considerations in planning any event that should always remain the same. Whether you are planning a small luncheon, an outreach event, a weekend retreat, or a large conference, the first steps are the same:
1. Pray
Any event should be bathed in prayer. Pray as you put your planning committee together. Pray for the attendees. Pray for the logistics. Have someone put together a prayer team to pray for your planning committee. Pray for God's direction as you put all the pieces together. PRAY-PRAY-PRAY!
2. Select a Team
"When He said, 'Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men,' Jesus transformed the disciples from people who worked for themselves to people who were part of a larger team." (Laurie Beth Jones)
It is important to put together a team that combines a variety of gifts, personalities, and working styles. You may have to "tweak" your team once planning has begun if you find that no one on your team is gifted administratively or creatively, etc. Your team will really depend on the type and purpose of the event you are planning and it is OK to change members of the committee once you have begun the planning process if you feel it is necessary for the success of the event.
3. Determine the Purpose of the Event
Before you can begin planning an event, it is important to determine the purpose of the event. Are you planning a women's retreat at a remote location? Is rest and renewal the purpose of the retreat or is the purpose to challenge the women to dig deeper in their faith? Will your event be for members of your church or is the purpose to reach out to the community? Knowing the ultimate purpose of the event will help you make appropriate decisions during the entire planning process.
There are a few considerations in planning any event that should always remain the same. Whether you are planning a small luncheon, an outreach event, a weekend retreat, or a large conference, the first steps are the same:
1. Pray
Any event should be bathed in prayer. Pray as you put your planning committee together. Pray for the attendees. Pray for the logistics. Have someone put together a prayer team to pray for your planning committee. Pray for God's direction as you put all the pieces together. PRAY-PRAY-PRAY!
2. Select a Team
"When He said, 'Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men,' Jesus transformed the disciples from people who worked for themselves to people who were part of a larger team." (Laurie Beth Jones)
It is important to put together a team that combines a variety of gifts, personalities, and working styles. You may have to "tweak" your team once planning has begun if you find that no one on your team is gifted administratively or creatively, etc. Your team will really depend on the type and purpose of the event you are planning and it is OK to change members of the committee once you have begun the planning process if you feel it is necessary for the success of the event.
3. Determine the Purpose of the Event
Before you can begin planning an event, it is important to determine the purpose of the event. Are you planning a women's retreat at a remote location? Is rest and renewal the purpose of the retreat or is the purpose to challenge the women to dig deeper in their faith? Will your event be for members of your church or is the purpose to reach out to the community? Knowing the ultimate purpose of the event will help you make appropriate decisions during the entire planning process.
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