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Management By Objectives
HARVESTIME INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
This course is part of the Harvestime International Institute, a program designed to equip believers for effective spiritual harvest. ... 1
Course Objectives . ... An Introduction To Management By Objectives . ... 113
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL FORMAT
Each lesson consists of:
Objectives: These are the goals you should achieve by studying the chapter. ...
Distribute Manuals To Students: Introduce the manual title, format, and course objectives provided in the first few pages of the manual. ...
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Module: Organizing
Course: Management By Objectives
INTRODUCTION
"Management By Objectives" is a method for conducting Christian ministry in an orderly, effective manner. ... You will learn how to set objectives, implement plans, and evaluate results. ... "Biblical Management Principles" and "Environmental Analysis" both precede this course. ...
Before making plans you need to know Biblical principles for management. ... This course assumes you have knowledge of "Biblical Management Principles" and "Environmental Analysis".
COURSE OBJECTIVES
∙ Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
∙ Define "management by objectives". ...
∙ Set ministry objectives.
∙ Organize spiritual resources to accomplish objectives. ...
∙ Apply "management by objectives" in the local church.
∙ Apply "management by objectives" in your personal life and ministry.
CHAPTER ONE
AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
∙ Define "management by objectives".
∙ Explain the importance of "management by objectives".
∙ Deal with opposition to "management by objectives". ... (I Corinthians 14:40)
INTRODUCTION
"Management" is the process of accomplishing plans through human, material, and spiritual resources.
"Management by objectives" is a procedure for planning and implementing ministry in an orderly, effective manner. ...
This lesson introduces "Management By Objectives". ...
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
"Management by objectives" is exactly what the title reflects. It is management of ministry by objectives. "Management" is another word for "stewardship". ... Management or stewardship involves people. ... The word "objectives" is another word for "plans" or "goals". So, "management by objectives" means "making plans to be a good manager of the spiritual resources God gives you". ... (Luke 14:28)
When we speak of planning and management in this course we are not talking about planning as it is done in the secular world of business. ...
"Management by objectives" will make you a good steward of the Gospel and the ministry God has given you. ...
Management by objectives involves:
-Formulating a purpose for ministry in harmony with that of God. ... (I Corinthians 3:12-13)
A BIBLICAL EXAMPLE
The ministry of Jesus was one managed by objectives:
PURPOSE:
Jesus knew His purpose in Gods plan. ...
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MANAGEMENT
Good management of the ministry God has given you is very important because it. ... Planning and management with the guidance of the Lord permit you to make good decisions. ...
OPPOSITION TO PLANNING
As you apply the principles of "management by objectives" which you will learn in this course, you may face opposition from others. Here are some common reasons why people resist planning and management in ministry:
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE:
Some people do not plan and manage wisely because they do not know how to do it. You will learn about management in this course. ... Explain "management by objectives". ... List some reasons why management by objectives is important. ...
-Noah made plans to build the ark: Genesis 6
-Abraham set objectives for his servant, Eleazar: Genesis 24
-Joseph planned for the years of famine: Genesis 41
-Moses was given a plan to deliver Israel from slavery: Exodus 3-6
-The plan for the tabernacle was quite detailed: Exodus 24:12-40:38
-In the book of Numbers, we see plans for numbering the people (1:1-54) and arrangement of the camp (2:1-34). ...
CHAPTER TWO
A GOD OF PURPOSE
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
∙ Explain the divine purpose of God. ... That is where planning and management by objectives fits in. ...
CHAPTER THREE
PURPOSE
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
∙ Define the term "statement of purpose". ...
∙ Explain the difference between purpose and objectives. ...
Purpose is also different from objectives. ... Objectives are statements of plans the ministry will implement in order to fulfill the purpose.
Objectives are what you do. ... You will learn more about objectives in the next lesson on planning. ... What is the difference between purpose and objectives? ...
-If your ministry has plans, programs, budgets, and objectives are they related to your purpose statement? ...
-If David had written a list of objectives to fulfill his purpose, what would they have been? ... (Jeremiah 5:24)
CHAPTER FOUR
PLANNING
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
∙ Define the word "objective".
∙ Explain the difference between purpose and objectives.
∙ Identify two basic kinds of objectives.
∙ Discuss the importance of objectives.
∙ Explain the difference between long-range and short-range objectives.
∙ Explain how to select objectives.
∙ Write personal ministry objectives.
∙ Write objectives for corporate ministry.
∙ Evaluate objectives you have written. ...
OBJECTIVES
An "objective" is an aim or end of action. ... When you set "objectives" for ministry you make organized plans to accomplish Gods purposes. ...
Planning by setting objectives is just an organized way of doing what you already do. ...
Objectives are not sacred commands. ...
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
There is a difference between purpose and objectives. ...
Objectives are steps you take to fulfill the purpose God has given you. ... Purpose inspires you, but objectives push you forward to accomplish the vision. ... Objectives are like works. ... Here is a diagram that will help you understand this:
Our Specific Purpose
God’s Great Purpose
Reaching The World
Objectives
⇨
Look carefully at the diagram. It shows how objectives help you accomplish your purpose which is part of Gods purpose. ...
THE OBJECTIVES OF PAUL
Lets review Pauls "statement of purpose" which you studied in Chapter Three:
"My purpose of ministry is to bear the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to:
. ... " (Acts 9:15)
Here is a list of his objectives, the plan for accomplishing his purpose:
"I will minister and witness to:
. ... lead them into their spiritual inheritance" (See Acts 26:15-18)
TYPES OF OBJECTIVES
There are two basic types of objectives:
Personal Objectives: These are the plans you make to accomplish your own ministry purpose.
Group Objectives: These are plans you make with others to accomplish the purpose of your corporate fellowship, church, denomination, organization, etc.
STATEMENTS OF FAITH
Because objectives are statements of what you want to do in the future, they are statements of faith made in harmony with Gods will:
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ... (James 4:14-15)
Because objectives are statements of faith, they involve risk. ...
IMPORTANCE OF OBJECTIVES
Objectives permit you to accomplish Gods specific purpose for your ministry. A major reason for having objectives is to help get things done that need to be done in order to fulfill your purpose. ...
Objectives provide direction. Because objectives identify what is to be done, everyone knows the plan. ... Objectives provide knowledge of where you are going. ... Because objectives identify who will do what, each person in the ministry knows his specific task. ...
Objectives permit evaluation of ministry. ... Objectives prevent you from "drifting" in ministry. If you do not have objectives you can spend a lifetime and then suddenly realize, "I did not achieve Gods purpose". ... You will find yourself examining your objectives and motives in every area of ministry. You will start asking "What are my objectives in preaching this sermon?" "What are my objectives in having this business meeting?" "What are my objectives in teaching this lesson?""What are my objectives in counseling this person, writing this letter, etc. ...
SELECTING OBJECTIVES
Objectives should come through prayer, guidance of the Holy Spirit, study of Gods Word, and from understanding your specific purpose within Gods plan. ... (Jeremiah 29:11, The Living Bible)
Because you select objectives, planning involves making decisions. ...
You may need to review principles of Biblical decision making which are given in the Harvestime International Institute courses entitled "Biblical Management Principles" and "Knowing Gods Voice". ...
SETTING OBJECTIVES
Here are some guidelines to help you set objectives for ministry:
OBJECTIVES MUST BE WRITTEN:
Write the vision and make it plain, that he may run that readeth it. (Habakkuk 2:2)
If you write objectives down, it is easier to remember, implement and evaluate your plans. ... (I Chronicles 28:19)
OBJECTIVES MUST RELATE TO PURPOSE:
This is a very important part of planning. ... If all of your objectives relate to your purpose, then they will all relate one to another and work together in a general plan of ministry. ...
If your purpose is in harmony with Gods purpose and the plans you make are in harmony with your purpose, then your objectives will be Biblical.
OBJECTIVES MUST BE CLEARLY STATED:
If objectives are not written clearly, no one will understand them. ...
OBJECTIVES MUST BE BALANCED:
Plans must be balanced between faith and reality. ... (Mark 10:27)
OBJECTIVES MUST BE DEFINITE:
Plans must be definite. ...
If you budget ministry funds on the basis of objectives, and your objectives are in harmony with your purpose, then you will always be using ministry funds to fulfill your purpose. ...
The Harvestime International Institute course entitled "Biblical Management Principles" identifies Scriptural principles of finance that will assist you in properly using ministry funds. ...
OBJECTIVES MUST BE MEASURABLE:
This means they must be written so you can evaluate whether or not you accomplished the plan. ... This makes it easy to evaluate and determine if you have fulfilled your objectives. ...
OBJECTIVES MUST BE ORGANIZED BY PRIORITY:
You will set several objectives for ministry, so you must organize them by priority. ... Which objectives are necessary to complete before you can fulfill other related plans? ...
INCLUDE BOTH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES:
Planning is a process that takes time. ... You will need to revise objectives and create new objectives because:
-The environment in which you minister will change and you will have to adjust your plans. ...
SAMPLE OBJECTIVES
In the "For Further Study" section of this lesson there are some sample objectives for you to study. ...
WRITING YOUR PERSONAL OBJECTIVES
1. ... Write at least three short-range objectives for your own personal ministry. ... Write at least three long-range objectives for your own personal ministry.
WRITING MINISTRY OBJECTIVES
1. ... Write at least three short-range ministry objectives for the corporate ministry in which you are involved. You may want to meet with other leaders in your fellowship to formulate these group objectives. ... Write at least three long-range ministry objectives for the corporate ministry in which you are involved. You may want to meet with other leaders in your fellowship to formulate these group objectives. Use the worksheet for setting objectives provided in the "For Further Study" section of this lesson to write your plans.
EVALUATING OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the objectives you have written using the following checklist:
1. Are your objectives clear, brief, and easily understood? ... Are your objectives related to your ministry purpose? ... Are your personal objectives in harmony with the objectives of the corporate ministry in which you are involved (i. ... What is the difference between purpose and objectives? ... Identify two basic kinds of objectives. ... Why are objectives important? ... Explain the difference between long-range and short-range objectives. ... How do you select objectives? ... Sample objectives to study:
For an example, we will consider a plan of a church in the large city of Los Angeles, California, in the United States of America. ... The remainder of the book is filled with objectives to accomplish the purpose. ... Here are some objectives God stated for Israel when they were in Egyptian bondage. ... God accomplished His objectives, even though He had to raise up a new generation to do it! ... What do you think some of its objectives might be? ... If you knew you could not fail, what three ministry objectives would you set? ... Use the following worksheet to help you set objectives for your ministry.
WORKSHEET FOR SETTING OBJECTIVES
State what you will do: I (we) will. ...
CHAPTER FIVE
PEOPLE AND PROCEDURES: IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
∙ Define "procedures". ... Successful leaders learn to say "no" to things that are not in harmony with their purpose and objectives. ... The Scriptural process for decision making is described in the Harvestime International Institute courses, "Biblical Management Principles" and "Knowing Gods Voice". ... Did you know that the Bible establishes an organizational structure for the management of the Christian home? ... As you study the following references, think about what you have learned concerning Biblical management by objectives:
-Establishing the purpose: Exodus 25:8
-Formulating the plan: Exodus 25-31
-Implementing the plan:
-Selecting: Exodus 35:30-35; 36:2
-Communicating: Exodus 35
-Delegating: Exodus 36:1-3
-Training: Exodus 35:34
-Organizing: Exodus 36-40
-Scheduling: Exodus 36-40
-Budgeting: Exodus 35; 36:5-7
-Decision making: Exodus 36:6-7
-Reviewing: Exodus 39:43
-Evaluating the plan: Exodus 39:43; 40:33-35
CHAPTER SIX
PERFECTING: EVALUATING THE PLAN
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
∙ Define "evaluation". ... (Romans 12:3)
INTRODUCTION
In Chapter Four you learned to set objectives and plan in harmony with Gods purpose and plans. ... This lesson explains how to evaluate plans to determine whether or not you achieved your objectives. ...
Objectives state what you plan to do. Evaluation determines if you accomplished those objectives. ...
THE EVALUATION PROCEDURE
When you learned how to set objectives you wrote them in a way that they could be measured or evaluated to see if you had achieved them. ... Write objectives so they are measurable and you will be able to tell that you have fulfilled them. ... Unclear Plans: The objectives were not stated properly. ... Evaluation points out weaknesses in objectives. ... He conducted an environmental analysis, set objectives, and implemented the plan. ... Here is a study of King Hezekiah which illustrates management by objectives. ...
His Objectives:
1. ...
His Plan:
Here is the plan he implemented to accomplish the objectives:
1. ...
Evaluation:
Hezekiah accomplished his objectives. ...
APPENDICES
INTRODUCTION
This appendix provides additional material to assist you in using "Management By Objectives" in ministry. ...
-The Organizing Module: This module, of which this course, "Management By Objectives", is a part, will help you organize the spiritual force which you have multiplied. ... Two other courses in this module are, "Biblical Management Principles" and "Environmental Analysis". ... Here is an example to follow:
HARVESTIME INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Doctrinal Statement
The purpose and objectives of Harvestime International Network focus on the spiritual principles of harvest revealed in Gods Word. ...
Here are some areas in which a church should make plans:
-Evangelism -Worship
-Giving -Prayer
-Training/discipleship -Special ministry outreaches
-Fellowship
Here are some examples of objectives sets by some churches. ... Only the main objectives are just briefly listed to give you an idea of types of plans some churches have made:
1. ... Management by objectives is stewardship of ministry through planning and organization. ... Objectives are the statements of plans the ministry will execute in order to fulfill the purpose. ... When you set "objectives" for ministry you make organized plans to accomplish Gods purposes. ... Objectives are steps you can take to fulfill the purpose God has given you. ... The two basic kinds of objectives are personal and group objectives. ... Long-range objectives are plans for the distant future. Short-range objectives are plans for the immediate future. ... You select objectives through prayer, guidance of the Holy Spirit, study of Gods Word, and from understanding your specific purpose within Gods plan. ... Compare your summaries to the discussion of each of these responsibilities of management given in this lesson. ... Objectives state what you plan to do.
Approximate Word count = 29429
Approximate Pages = 117.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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