CHECKLIST FROM HUB TO ASSEMBLY
Transitioning from a worship hub to a standalone Assembly is a significant step that requires careful planning and execution. This checklist focused on the necessary approvals from the Worship Hub Council and the Guardians of Great Awakening International (GAI), serves as a foundational guide. Engaging the Mishpacha throughout the process will foster a sense of a shared vision and commitment to the new Assembly’s mission and vision.
- Leadership Structure
- Qualified Leadership: Ensure a capable and spiritually mature leadership team is in place.
- Lead Moreh Support: Confirm a designated Lead Moreh to guide the Assembly.
- Leadership Training: Provide necessary training (Sharat Training) for leaders to manage the Assembly effectively.
- Assembly Readiness
- Mishpacha: Assess the size and commitment level of the Mishpacha; ensure a minimum number of committed Mishpacha members.
- Unity: Ensure the Assembly is unified in the decision to become a standalone Assembly.
- Vision and Mission: Develop a clear vision and mission statement that resonates with the Assembly.
- Facilities and Location
- Worship Space: Evaluate the adequacy of the current worship space (size, accessibility, facilities).
- Lease/Ownership: Clarify the status of the building (leased or owned) and any necessary adjustments.
- Future Growth: Consider potential for future growth and expansion.
- Ministry Development
- Worship Services: Develop a plan for regular worship services and other Assembly activities.
- Mid-Week Studies: Implement programs for spiritual growth, such as Bible studies and small groups.
- Outreach Initiatives: Establish community outreach and strategies.
- Legal Considerations
- Incorporation: Ensure the Assembly is legally incorporated as an ecclesiastical entity under GAI.
- EIN Status: Confirm the Assembly has obtained appropriate tax-exempt status.
- Insurance: Secure necessary insurance coverage for the Assembly and its activities.
- Communication Plan
- Internal Communication: Develop a strategy for keeping the Mishpacha informed and engaged throughout the transition.
- External Communication: Create a plan for announcing the change to the wider community.
- Branding: Consider branding elements such as a logo, website, and social media presence.
- Approval from Worship Hub Council
- Formal Proposal: Prepare a formal proposal outlining the intent to transition to a standalone Assembly.
- Documentation: Gather necessary documentation and information required by the Worship Hub Council for approval.
- Review Process: Submit the proposal to the Worship Hub Council and engage in any review process they require.
- •Feedback Incorporation: Be open to feedback or recommendations from the Worship Hub Council as part of the approval process.
- Approval from Guardians of Great Awakening International (GAI)
- Formal Proposal: Prepare a formal proposal outlining the intent to transition to a standalone Assembly.
- Documentation: Gather necessary documentation and information required by GAI for approval.
- Review Process: Submit the proposal to GAI and engage in any review process they require.
- Feedback Incorporation: Be open to feedback or recommendations from GAI as part of the approval process.
- Evaluation and Feedback
- Assessment Plan: Establish a plan for regularly assessing the health and effectiveness of the new Assembly.
- Feedback Mechanism: Create avenues for Mishpacha feedback on the transition and ongoing development of the Assembly.
- Prayer and Spiritual Preparation
- Prayer Groups: Encourage prayer among the Assembly for guidance and unity.
- Spiritual Discernment: Seek spiritual discernment through fasting and prayer as a community.