an Effective Ward Mission Plan
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Creating a ward mission plan
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A training presentation on the principles of creating a ward mission
plan. Discusses the importance of vision, leadership by example, a
process for accountability, and involving the whole ward. Gives clear
"building blocks" with ideas for involving every quorum and auxiliary.
This document contains some ideas for "building blocks" that the
priesthood and auxiliary organizations in a typical ward might adopt
as their contributions to their ward mission plan. Insofar as
possible, these conform to the characteristics of a good building
block in that they:
There is also a PowerPoint Training Presentation based on the missionary building blocks.
Cross-listed from the section on how to lead the member missionary effort.
Leading a Great Ward Mission is a guidebook discussing the duties of ward mission leaders. It covers diverse topics such as leading the members, strengthening new converts and supporting the missionaries, and includes principles and ideas for writing great ward mission plans. Please note: printed copies of this manual are available upon request free of charge. Please email the site administrator with your address and the number of copies needed. This guide is also available in Spanish (PDF). |
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Successful Ward Experiences Implementing Ward Mission Plans
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Discusses by example important principles about how to create a ward
mission plan. How should the bishop and ward mission leader work
together? How should the ward council be involved? How should goals
be established? How can "missionary malaise" be identified and
corrected? What are good principles that can form the backbone of a
ward mission plan?
New: a training video based on this case study is now available.
This is a set of training materials which were used for stake-level
training on how to create effective ward mission plans that emphasize
conversion, sacrament meeting attendance, and living ordinances. It
offers step-by-step guidance on how to work with a ward/branch council
to create a vision, building blocks, and measurable goals.
This document is also available in parts: the primary training document, and example agendas ( agenda 1, agenda 2, agenda 3, agenda 4). A Powerpoint training presentation based on the plans is also available.
A report on the successful implementation of the ward mission plan of
the Jacksonville Ward of the Central Point Stake in Oregon. The
elements of their success are helpful and instructive.
The Westerville, Ohio ward had 120 members at sacrament meeting and
600 people on their rolls. This experience discusses how the bishop
worked with full-time missionaries and auxiliaries to focus the ward
on reactivation, retention and completing part-member families.
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Example ward mission plans
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We have collected four example ward mission plans below, each with
strengths and weaknesses. This chart compares each ward mission plan,
profiling each on the fundamental building blocks listed above.
The comparison is also available in PDF and Powerpoint formats.
The Waltham Ward Mission is an exemplary mission plan which covers all
of the fundamental building blocks, including:
The Hickham Ward Mission Plan is from a student ward. It emphasizes detail and completeness. Look for:
The Adams Ward Mission Plan emphasizes individuals. Look for:
The Rose Hill Ward Mission Plan emphasizes principles. Look for:
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