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CAMPAIGN SUCCESS GUIDE
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CAMPAIGN SUCCESS GUIDE
40DaysintheWordLovetheWord.LearntheWord.LivetheWord
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BeforeYouDiveIn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
TheBigPicture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
DreamBigDreams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
TimeforAction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step 1: Get Oriented. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step 2: Build the Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 3: The First Team Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Step 4: Plan Your Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CampaignTimeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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DIVE INYourchurchisabouttoembarkonajourneyofspiritualtransformation.Thekeytounprecedentedspiritualgrowthdoesnotlieeitherinthecampaignmaterialsorpre-campaignpreparations,eventhoughbothareveryimportant.Insteadthekeytomakingthiscampaignasuccessisthesimpleactofprayer.
Asyoustartdownthispath,prayerwillbethemostimportantthingyoucando.Throughoutthetrainingmaterialsyou’llfindencouragementtorelyonGod’spowerthroughprayer.Preparewithprayer,planwithprayer,andimplementwithprayer.Withoutprayer,thiscampaignwillbenothingmorethanseveralweeksofreligiousactivities.YetwhenyouandyourleadershipteamspendtimeonyourkneesbeforeGod,His life-changing power will guide your every step and make these the mostimportantdaysinyourchurch’shistory.
There is no power like that of prevailing prayer. It turns ordinary
mortals into men of power. It brings power. It brings fire. It brings
rain. It brings life. It brings God.
Samuel Chadwick
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THE BIG PICTUREThroughweekendservices,smallgroupstudies,anddailyvideoandemail devotionals, your entire church family will focus on the same spiritualthemesforthesameperiodoftime.Imagineforamomentthe impact on your church when each person lives out the principles theyreadabout.Thisimpactgrowsasthoseindividualsliveinpowerfulcommunity with their small group, and reaches its peak when those smallgroupscometogethertoexperiencethepoweroftheprinciplesas an entire congregation!WecallthisthePowerofAlignment.Thisconcentratedtimeofalignmentwillbearlasting,eternalfruitinalllevelsofyourchurch.
ThePowerofAlignmentisbestseeninthethreemajorcomponents of the campaign:
1. Individual ParticipationIndividualsaretheheartofthecampaign.Everyday,eachpersonwillcompleteashortBiblestudymethodassignmentandviewadailyvideodevotionalfromavarietyofoutstandingpastors.Thedailydevotionaltimewillchallengetheviewertoreflectonthethemesofthisjourneyandapplytruthtotheirlives.Thesedevotionalsareavailableatwww.40ditw.com.LookfortheGet Free Daily Devotionals on the HomepageandclickonSignin/Signup.
2. Group ParticipationA powerful element of the campaign is encouraging people to experiencetruebiblicalcommunitythroughsmallgroups.TheinteractivecurriculumincludesaBiblestudytaughtonvideobyPastorRickWarren,followedbyaguideddiscussiontimewheregroupmembersdigdeepandapplythetruthsofthestudytotheirlives.
3. Weekend Service ParticipationEachweekendofthecampaign,thePastorandtheWeekendServicesTeamwillunpackthecampaign’sthemesforyourentirecongregationthroughspecialsermonsandmusic.
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“Exponential growth begins
with exponential thinking.”
DREAM BIG DREAMSMany churches make the mistake ofputtingGodinaboxbythinkingtoosmall.Wechallengeyoutogoonafaithadventureand“thinkimpossible.”RickWarrencallsthisconcept“exponentialthinking.” Theideabehindexponentialthinking is simply this: Identify the results you think you can achieve, andgobeyondthemtoagoalthatonlyGodcanreach.GodwilldofarmorethroughbiggoalsthanHe everwillinthesafetyofsmallgoals.Remember,ifyoucanfigureouthowtopullitoff,youaren’tthinkingexponentially!ExponentialthinkingisGod’ssecretweaponinthiscampaign—standbackinwonderasHegoestowork.
LORD, I have heard the news about you; I am amazed at what
you have done. LORD, do great things once again in our time;
make those things happen again in our own days . . .
Habakkuk3:2(NIV)
STEP 1
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TIME FOR ACTION
Get Oriented
Thesecampaignmaterialsgrewoutoftheexperiencesof SaddlebackChurchandthethousandsofotherchurchesthathavegonethroughSaddleback’sspiritualgrowthcampaigns.Taketimetoreviewthevariouscomponentsasyoubegintheprocessofdevelopingyourcampaign.
Go to www.SaddlebackResources.com, and click on the CAMPAIGNS buttonlocatedonthetopnavigationbarofthewebsite.
Here you will find CAMPAIGN CENTRAL: How to Develop Your Campaign.Inthissectionwehavedevelopedgeneral“HOWTOSTEPS”forANYcampaign.ThereisaGENERAL Campaign Success Guide, a Timeline,andCampaignTEAM Success Guides: Campaign Director, Pastor,Prayer,SmallGroups,WeekendServicesandCommunications.
For specific information on the 40 Days in the Word scroll down to that section of the campaign page.
A. Click on RESOURCES & TOOLS :
Hereyouwillbeabletoreviewthematerialsyouneedforthiscampaign.AsmallgroupStudyGuide/WorkbookandRickWarren’sBibleStudyMethodsbookarerecommendedforeachgroupparticipant.Inaddition,onesmallgroupDVDforeachgroupwillbeneededaswell.ThereareadditionalresourcessuchasPastorWarren’ssermons,children’scurriculum,memoryversekeytags,bookmarks,JuniorandSeniorHighweekendmessagesandcovenantcards.ManyoftheseresourcesareavailableinSpanishaswell. Note:Ifyouclickonaresourceyouwouldliketoorderyouwillberedirectedbacktowww.SaddlebackResources.com.
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B. Click the CLICK TO LEARN MORE button on the 40 Days in the Word icon.(Thiswilltakeyoutowww.40DITW.comwebsite)
TheLearn More pages provide you with: 1) Abriefcampaignspecificoverviewvideo 2) WebcastTrainingVideos(9)–Designedtoguideleadersthrough
thecampaign.Toview,CLICKthered“WatchHere”arrowatthetopright of the screen
3) Linkstopurchasevariouscampaignresources 4) AlinktotheCampaign Success Guides:Beginbyreviewingthese
Guides.TheywillprovidetimelinesandanactionplanforeachpersonontheCampaignTeam.
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STEP 2 Build The Team
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Who to AskStartplanningandtrainingforthecampaignabouttwomonthspriortothelaunch.BeginbybuildingateamofCampaignCoordinators.Eachteammemberwillassistyoubycoordinatingaspecificcomponentofthecampaign.Thechartbelowillustrateshowateammadeupofsixmemberswouldwork.
1. Pastor: At the head is the Pastor, who gives spiritual leadership to the campaign, casting the vision and motivating the congregationtogetinvolved.
2. Campaign Director: At the heart is the Campaign Director, who reports to the Pastor and manages the coordinators as they performtheday-to-dayworkofthecampaign.
3. Communications Coordinator:WorkingwiththeCampaignDirector as the other logistics administrator of the team, the Communications Coordinator promotes the campaign and supportstheotherteammembersbycoordinatingalltheircommunicationtothechurch.
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4. Prayer Coordinator:WorkingintandemwiththePastor,thePrayer Coordinator plans and implements the prayer strategy, coveringtheentirecampaigneffortwithprayer.Prayerispartoftheindividual-levelengagementwiththecampaign.
5. Weekend Services Coordinator:TheWeekendServicesCoordinator plans the thematic weekend services during the campaign, preparing the special features that enhance the explorationofeachweek’stheme.Itisintheweekendservicesthatpeopleexperiencethecongregationallevelofengagementwiththecampaign.
6. Small Groups Coordinator:TheSmallGroupCoordinatordirects the team that recruits and trains hosts for adult small groups, and provides support as they form their groups and meetweeklyduringthecampaign.Here,participantsexperiencethesmallgroup-levelofengagementwiththecampaign.
How to Build a Great TeamPrayeristhefirststeptobuildingagreatteamofcoordinators.Resisttheurgetorunrightoutandmakeafewphonecallstothe“usualsuspects.”WaitonGod.Theremaybesomeoneinyourchurchyouwouldn’thavethoughtof,butwhohasgiftsjustwaitingtobeusedonyourteam.Godhasbeenpreparingthemforsuchatimeasthis.Throughprayer,lettheLordleadyoutohisteamofCampaignCoordinators.
AsyoubuildtheCampaignCoordinatorsTeam,thinkaboutthosein your church who are involved in service and ministry, or newer memberswhohaveexpressedapassionforgettinginvolvedwiththeirnewchurch.Buildingateamforsuchasignificantexperienceinyourchurch’slifeofferstheopportunitytohelpyourchurchanditsministrylong-term.Youmightdiscoverpotentialnewleadersforyourchurch.People may find and develop their spiritual gifts in new areas of ministry they’veneverconsidered.
Herearesomesuggestedqualificationstoseekinanyteammember:
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• Excitementandenthusiasmaboutsharingthevisionofthecampaign with others
• AnauthenticwalkwiththeLord
• Leadershipand/ororganizationalgifts
• Strategicand/orcreativethinking
• Willingnesstogivethenecessarytimetothiscampaign
• Well-respectedasaspiritualleader
• Acommitmenttoexcellence
• Abilitytoproblem-solveanddelegateresponsibilities
In choosing people for specific roles as coordinators, here are some key questions to ask:
• CampaignDirector:WhoisaBigPicturepersonthatisgiftedinadministrationandteam-building?
• CommunicationsCoordinator:Whoknowstheinternal systemsofyourchurchwell?
• PrayerCoordinator:Whoistheprayerwarriorinyourchurch?
• WeekendServicesCoordinator:WhoknowsthestyleofyourchurchandcanworkeffectivelywiththePastor?
• SmallGroupsCoordinator:Whoknowsalotofpeopleinyourchurchandhasapassionforcreatingcommunity?
Depending on the scope of your campaign you may also need to addothercoordinatorsforChildrenandYouth,SpecialEventsandMissionProjects.
STEP 3The First Team Meeting
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TeammeetingsaregreatopportunitiesininfuseastrongsenseofcommunityintoyourCampaignCoordinators.Praytogether.DreamandtrustGodtogether.Youwilldevelopadeepandunbreakablebondinyourjointefforttoleadthispowerful,life-changingjourneyinyourchurch.
Beforeyoufirstmeeting,thinkthroughhowthecampaignmayneedtobeadjustedtofitintoyourchurch’sspecificcontext,butbecarefulaboutmakinganywholesalechanges.Thousandsofchurcheshavediscoveredthatdoingthecampaignthewayitisprescribedgetsthemosteffectiveresults.
ThePastorandtheCampaignDirectorleadthefirstmeetingtogether.ThePastorsharesthevisionofthecampaignandtheCampaignDirectorexplainsthepreparationmaterials.DistributeSuccessGuidestoeachcoordinator.Asyouexplainwhatittakestoprepareforthecampaign,make sure everyone comes away understanding the following four concepts:
1. Who does what?Allteammembersneedtobecomefamiliarwiththeirparticularareaofresponsibilityandhowtheyfitintothecampaign.Eachcoordinatorshouldreviewhis/herSuccessGuidebeforechoosingotherteammemberstoassistthemintheirresponsibilities.
2. How do we do this?TheSuccessGuidesprovidestep-by-stepproceduresforeachphaseofthecampaign.Althoughallofthecoachingmaterialshavegrownoutoftheexperiencesofthousandsofchurches,weknowthatonesizedoesnotfitall.Thespecificwayinwhichyoucarryouteachstepcanbeadjustedtofityourlocalcontext.
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3. When Does It Need to be Done?Thetimelineincludedinthisguidelistsgeneralguidelinesforwheneachstepofthecampaignneedstobedone.Dependingonthesizeofyourcongregations,thetimelinesmightneedtobeadjusted.Keepinminditisusuallybettertoallowtoomuchtimethantoolittle.
4. When Will We Meet?Thetimelineincludedinthisguidelistsgeneralguidelinesforwheneachstepofthecampaignneedstobedone.Dependingonthesizeofyourcongregations,thetimelinesmightneedtobeadjusted.Keepinminditisusuallybettertoallowtoomuchtimethantoolittle.
Notes about Campaign Coordinators’ Meetings
Agenda
Whenyouholdteammeetings,youragendashouldbemostly
aboutthingsthatconcerntheentireteam.Herearesomepossible
agenda items for each meeting:
•Prayer
•Progresssincethelastmeeting
•Upcomingeventsorpromotionsthatneedcoordination
betweenteams
•Whatisgoingwell?
•Whatisnotgoingwell?
•Whereishelpneeded?
STEP 4Plan Your Materials
“Ourchurchwasrunning500atthebeginningofthecampaign,and850bytheend.OneweekbeforeourCelebration,Ididourannualstewardshipcampaigninabouttwominutesperservice.AndIsaid,‘Ifthiscampaignhasmeantanythingtoyou,ifit’schanged your life or your family, as it has changed our community, andourchurch,Iwanttoaskyoutogivethebiggestcashofferingyou’veevergiveninthehistoryofourchurch.’Withonlythattwo-minuterequestthatIrepeatedattheCelebration,bytheendofoursecondservicewehad$50,000incash.Attheendoftendayswehadover$120,000.Itwasenoughtopayoffeverydebtofourchurch.Wewentbeforethecongregationandsaid,‘Nowthatwe’redebt-free,whatwouldyoulikeustodo?’Theysaid,‘Takethis Purpose Driven message to as many people as you can, and thiswillbeapartofourmissioneffort.’Asaresult,we’vebeentoAfrica,Mexico,Japan,Vietnam,HongKong,andEasternEuropeinteamssharingthePurposeDrivenmessage.”
—DaveHolden,Lake Gregory Community Church, Crestline, CA
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Herearesomeconsiderationswhenplanningyourbudgetforfundingthe campaign, promotional materials, and providing campaign resources.
Campaign Costs—Budget vs. OfferingIf the costs of a campaign are difficult for your church to handle withinyourregularbudget,prayaboutwhetherthisisGod’swillforyourchurch.WehaveseenGodprovidetimeandtimeagainforchurcheswhodidnotexactlyknowhowtheircostsweregoingtobecovered.Onesuccessfulstrategyhasbeentotakeanend-of-campaignCelebrationOffering,wherethepeoplerespondtoGod’sblessing bygiving.
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Promotion Costs — Invest in Your People:Ifyourbudgetisunlimited,investinyourPEOPLEandnotinproducts.Yourpeopleareyourbestpromotionaltool,soinvestingettingthecongregationexcitedaboutthecampaign.Wordofmouthispriceless!
Companion Books and Small Group Curriculum/DVDs — Sell vs. GiveSell:
• Takepre-orderssoyouknowhowmanybookstoorder.
• Receiveofferings—putoutbasketsatthebooktabletoreceiveofferings.Ifpeoplecan’tpay,theycanstillhaveaworkbook,assomemaydonateadditionalfundstoprovidebooksforothers.
• Haveyourhostspurchasetheirsupplies, then collect money fromtheirgroupmembers.Fortheapproximatecostofamovieticket, each person receives their Small Group materials, all at no additionalcosttothechurch.
Give: It is such a pleasant surprise for people to receive something of valuewithnostringsattached!Givingthebooksawayalsoremovesabarrierforpeoplewhocan’taffordit,whoarevisiting,orwhoarefeelingdisconnectedfromyourchurch.
• Budget:Payforthembyusingfundsfromyourbudget.
• Donor:Covercoststhroughoneormoredonors.
• Offering: Cover the costs with an end-of-campaign CelebrationOffering.
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CAMPAIGN TIMELINEHow to Implement the CampaignThissectionliststhemajoractionstepsforeachteam.TheCampaignTimelineisyourtooltomakesurenothingslipsthroughthecracks,tohelpyouanticipatemajordeadlines,andtohelpyourcoordinatorspreparefortheirmajortasksinatimelymanner.EachCampaignCoordinatorhasamoredetailedtimelineinhisorhersuccessguide(s)listingonlythetasksrelatedtothatfunction.
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CAMPAIGN TIMELINEGET ORIENTED
7–8 Weeks before the Campaign
Campaign Directorq Reviewallsuccessguides,resources,anddocuments.q RecruitCampaignCoordinators.q StartmeetingwithCampaignCoordinatorseveryweek.q Determinewhatspecialeventsyouwillincludeinyourcampaign.
AsidefromaKickoffandCelebration,begintodefinethecommunityserviceprojectyouwilllaunch.
Pastorq ReviewthePastor’s Success Guideandpastor’strainingmaterials.q HoldaCampaignVisionMeetingforkeychurchleaders.q Clearthechurchcalendarwithinputfromministryleaders.
Weekend Services Coordinatorq ReviewtheWeekend Services Success Guide and the weekend
serviceresources.q RecruitTeammembersfortheWeekendServicesandbegin
meeting andpraying.
q Brainstormideasforallweekendservices.
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Prayer Coordinatorq ReviewthePrayer Success Guideandtheprayertrainingmaterials.q RecruitmembersforthePrayerTeam.q Beginmeetingandpraying.q Brainstormideastoinfuseprayerthroughoutthecampaign.
Communications Coordinatorq ReviewtheCommunications Success Guide and the
communicationstrainingmaterialsandresources.q RecruitaCommunicationsTeamandbeginmeetingandpraying.q Beginproductionofnon-printitems,suchassignsandbanners.q Meet as a team to review the Success Guide and discuss the
purposeofcommunicationsinthecampaign.q AssistthePastorandCampaignDirectorwiththeCampaignVision
Meetingtocreatejointownershipofthecampaign.q Decide with the rest of the Campaign Coordinators what
communication strategies you will use that are not printed pieces, andbegintoproducethem,suchas:
• acampaignsignfortheinsideofthesanctuary • outdoorcampaignsigns • avideoorPowerPoint®slidepromotionalpiece
Small Groups Coordinatorq ReviewtheSmall Groups Success Guide and the small groups
trainingmaterials.q RecruitaSmallGroupTeamandbeginmeetingandpraying.q SetgoalsforthenumberofnewgroupsyouaretrustingGod
toprovide.
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LAY THE GROUNDWORK 5–6 Weeks before the Campaign
Campaign Directorq ContinuemeetingweeklywiththeCampaignCoordinators.
Reviewyourprogresssincelastmeeting;agreeonactionstepsforthenexttwoweeks;askwhat’sgoingwell,what’snot,andwherehelpisneeded.
q Pray together, especially for the launch of the prayer strategy and thelaunchofthehosthomerecruitmentphase.PrayalsoforGod’sdiscernment and vision as you make decisions regarding your resourceorderintwoweeks.
Pastorq Announcethecampaigntotheentirechurch.q Startrecruitingsmallgrouphostsduringweekendservices.q Plan for the impact of the campaign on the following church systems: • Counseling • Churchmembershipclasses • Baptism • SmallGroups • Visitors • Stewardship
Weekend Services Coordinatorq Extendinvitationstoanyspecialmusiciansorpeoplewith
testimoniesinvolvedintheLaunchWeekendServices.q Determine any particular technical needs you will have to plan for
ontheLaunchWeekend.q StartprayingfortheLaunch.AskGodtousethisservicetostart
your campaign effectively and inspire people to participate wholeheartedlyinthecampaign.
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Prayer Coordinatorq Developacampaignprayerplan.q RecruitaPastor’sPrayerTeam.
Communications Coordinatorq Announce the campaign to the whole church, using the Pastor as
theprimaryspokesperson.q PublicizethedatesofthecampaignandassisttheSmallGroups
Teamincommunicatingtheupcomingcampaigntoexistingsmallgroupsandastheylaunchthehostrecruitmentphase.
q Developandproducepromotionalmaterialscustomizedforyourchurch’scampaign.
q Establishaplacethatcanbeacentralhubfordisseminatingcampaigninformationtopeoplebeforeandafterweekendservices.
q AssistthePrayerTeamwithanymaterialstheyneedastheylaunchtheirpre-campaignprayerstrategy.
Small Groups Coordinatorq Notifyexistingsmallgroupsofcampaigndates.q Recruithosthomesanddiscussionleaders,usingthePastorasthe
primaryspokesperson.q Holdorientationmeetingstocoachnewhostsinfindingmembers
andfacilitatingsmallgroups.
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BEGIN THE MOMENTUM 3–4 Weeks before the Campaign
Campaign Directorq ContinuemeetingweeklywiththeCampaignCoordinators.Pray
together;reviewprogresssinceyourlastmeeting;reviewtheschedulefornextthetwoweeks;askwhat’sgoingwell,what’snot,andwherehelpisneeded.
q Coordinatebetweenteamsforupcomingissues: • Resource Order:TheWeekendServicesTeam,SmallGroups
Team,andPrayerTeamneedtodecidewiththeCampaignDirectorwhatresourcestoorder.
• Day of Prayer:ThePrayerTeamandWeekendServicesTeamcoordinatethedetailsfortheDayofPrayerandFasting.ThePrayerTeamandPastorcanalsoarrangeaStaff&TeamDayofFastingandPrayer.
• The Launch:TheWeekendServicesTeamandPastorneedto coordinate songs and introduction of the campaign at the LaunchService.
• Host Homes:TheSmallGroupsTeamandWeekendServicesTeamneedtoarrangewaystoenablelast-minutesign-upsforgroupsaftertheprecampaign,theLaunch,andWeek1andWeek2services.
• Communications:MakesuretheCommunicationsTeamisservingalltheteamswell.
q Order supplies of small group curriculum and other campaign resourcesforthecongregation.
Pastorq Continuetobetheprimaryspokespersonforpromotingthe
campaignfromthepulpit.
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q Continue to make small group host recruiting announcements, and transition to small group participant recruiting announcements.
q CoordinatewiththeWeekendServicesTeamastheyplanspecialfeatures.
q Preparethepre-campaignsermon.q WorkwiththePrayerTeamtofinalizearrangementsfortheDay
ofPrayer.q Continue to plan for the impact of the campaign and gear up the
churchfortheincreasedactivity.q Addextramembershipclassesifneededfornewhosts.
Weekend Services Coordinatorq CoordinatewiththePrayerTeamtoincorporatetheDayofPrayer
withpre-campaignservices.q Coordinate with the Pastor to arrange for music, testimonies, and
otherspecialfeaturesduringtheLaunchWeekendServices.q WorkwiththeCommunicationsTeamtogivesomepromotional
attentiontotheLaunchWeekendServices.q Arrangethelogisticsfordistributingthecampaignresourcesto
thecongregation.q Develop a plan for the special features of the weekend services,
andbeginextendinginvitationstoanyspecialguests.
Prayer Coordinatorq Continueyourprayerstrategy.q PlanaDayofPrayerforthechurch,and/oraStaff&TeamDayof
FastingandPrayer.q WorkwiththeCommunicationsTeamtoannounceandpromote
theDayofPrayer.q DistributetheRole of Prayer in the CampaignBiblestudylessonto
existingsmallgroupstodobeforethestartofthecampaign.
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3—4WeeksbeforetheCampaign,(continued)
Communications Coordinatorq Promotethecampaigntoyourchurch.Usestrategiessuchas
pulpitannouncementsbythepastor,bulletininserts,lettersorpostcards, e-mails to the congregation, and your written campaignoverview.
q Rollouttheinitialpublicityaroundthechurchbuilding,suchascampaignsigns,banners,orposters.
q Optional:Beginpromotingthecampaigntothecommunitywithpublicserviceannouncements,displayads,orcommunityposters.
q DelivertheprintedpiecesneededbyeachCampaignCoordinatorandaskaboutanyadditionalcommunicationsneedsorproblemswitheachteam.
Small Groups Coordinatorq Recruitsmallgroupparticipantsusingsign-upcardsandalistof
availablehosthomes.q Give names of people who sign up for small groups to a host in
theirarea,whothenpersonallyinvitesthem.q CoordinatewiththeWeekendServicesTeamtosetupwaysto
encouragelastminutesign-upsforsmallgroups.q Coordinate with the Campaign Director to place an order for small
groupcurriculum.q Holdorientationmeetingsforhosts.q Call hosts after they have attended an orientation to see how their
invitationsaregoingandtoanswerquestionsandpraywiththem.
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PRE-CAMPAIGN 1–2 Weeks before the Campaign
Campaign Directorq ContinuemeetingweeklywiththeCampaignCoordinators.Pray
together;reviewyourprogresssincethelastmeeting;reviewthescheduleforthenexttwoweeks;askwhat’sgoingwell,what’snot,andwherehelpisneeded.
q Coordinatebetweenteamsforupcomingissues: • Distribution:MakesuretheSmallGroupsTeamhaslogisticsin
placetodistributematerialstohosts. • Day of Prayer:FinalizeplansfortheDayofPrayerand/orthe
Staff&TeamDayofFastingandPrayer. • Launch:FinalizearrangementsfortheLaunchWeekend,
includingspecialmusic,testimonies,andanyotherfeatures. • Host Homes:Finalizearrangementsfortakinglast-minute
sign-ups for groups after the services for the pre-campaign, LaunchWeekend,Week1,andWeek2.
• Communications:MakesuretheCommunicationsTeamisservingalltheteamswell.
Pastorq Askforcommitment.ItwillbeimportantforthePastortoaskfor
thecommitmentofthepeopletoparticipateinthecampaign.WorkwiththeCommunicationsTeamonsupportingmaterials(bulletininserts,commitmentcards).
q Deliver the pre-campaign sermon with a Day of Prayer emphasis oneweekbeforecampaignstarts.
q PreparetheWeek1Launchsermon.
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1—2WeeksbeforetheCampaign,(continued)
Weekend Services Coordinatorq AnnouncetheLaunchWeekend.q Finalizespecialfeaturesfornextweektocommunicatethetheme.
Prayer Coordinatorq Distribute7-Day Prayer Guides to encourage individual prayer for
thecampaign.q DistributePrayer Walk/Drive Guideinstructions.q ConductaDayofPrayerand/orStaff&TeamDayofFasting
andPrayer.q Putprayerverseandcampaignprayerrequestsinthebulletin
forWeek1.
Communications Coordinatorq Coordinateallcommunicationsbeinggeneratedforalltheother
teams, especially for the Day of Prayer, Small Groups, and the launchofthecampaign(commitmentcards,etc.).
q Optional:Advertiseinlocalpaper.q Observeandcapture“Godmoments”atthepre-campaignevents:
DayofPrayer,Staff&TeamDayofFastingandPrayer,andPre-campaignService.
Small Groups Coordinatorq Distributeresourcestosmallgrouphosts.q Continueorientationmeetingsforhosts.q Continuerecruitinggroupparticipants.q Arrange a way for people to sign up for small groups after the
LaunchWeekendServices.q Callhostsshortlybeforetheirfirstmeetingtoencouragethemand
praytogether.
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CAMPAIGN WEEK 1 Launch Weekend
Campaign Directorq Starting this week, meet every two weeks with the Campaign
Coordinators.Praytogether;reviewthescheduleforthenexttwoweeks;askwhat’sgoingwellwhat’snot,andwherehelpisneeded.
q Coordinatebetweenteamsforcurrentissues: • Distribution:Arrangetodistributebooksandsmallgroup
resourcestonewcomers. • Host Homes: Continue taking last-minute sign-ups for groups
aftertheservicesforWeek1andWeek2. • Communications:MakesuretheCommunicationsTeamis
servingalltheteamswell.q Evaluatecompletedevents: • Day of Prayer:Howeffectivewasit?Whatwouldwedo
differentlyinafuturedayofprayer? • Launch Weekend: Share praise reports and stories from the
servicesduringtheLaunchWeekend. Whatshouldwedodifferentlyforupcomingcampaignservices?
Pastorq StartbrainstormingwiththeGroupsCoordinatoraboutpossible
candidates for an ongoing leader to carry on the mentoring, support,andequippingofsmallgroupleaders.
q DelivertheWeek1Launchsermon.q PreparetheWeek2sermon.
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LaunchWeekend,(continued)
q ToplanforGoingForwardafterthecampaign,evaluateyourcurrent church systems and start the process of making changes wherenecessary.
• SmallGroupssupport • Visitorcare • WeekendServicesformat • Baptism • Membershipclasses • Discipleshipclasses
Weekend Services Coordinatorq DothespecialfeaturesfortheWeek1service.q AnnounceWeek2ofthecampaign.q FinalizespecialfeaturesforWeek2tocommunicatethetheme.
Prayer Coordinatorq Putprayerverseandcampaignprayerrequestsinthebulletin
forWeek2.
Communications Coordinatorq Coordinatecommunicationsbeinggeneratedforallotherteams.q Oversee the collection of photos and video of the campaign
inaction.
Small Groups Coordinatorq Placenewpeoplewhowanttojoinasmallgroupin
existinggroups.q DoWeek1ofthecurriculum.q StartbrainstormingwiththePastoraboutpossiblecandidates
for an ongoing leader to carry on the mentoring, support, and equippingofsmallgroupleaders.
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CAMPAIGN WEEK 2 TO THE END Doing the Campaign
Campaign Directorq MeeteveryotherweekwiththeCampaignCoordinators.Pray
together;reviewthescheduleforthenexttwoweeks;askwhat’sgoingwell,what’snot,andwherehelpisneeded.
q Coordinatebetweenteamsforcurrentissues: • Going Forward: Present upcoming Going Forward issues
anddiscuss.Includestructuringtosupportsmallgroups,providing new curriculum for groups, and accommodating newvolunteersforministryafterthecampaign.
• Communications:MakesuretheCommunicationsTeamisservingalltheteamswell.
q Evaluatecompletedevents: • Weekend Services:Howeffectivearethey?Whatcanwedoto
improvetheremainingservices? • Host Homes:Howarethesmallgroupsgoing?Includepraise
reportsfromphonecallsofsupporttothehosts.
Pastorq Prepareanddelivertheweeklymessages.q WorkwiththeWeekendServicesCoordinatortoplanandprepare
special features for each service that augment and communicate thetheme.
q DiscussGoingForwardissueswiththeCampaignDirector.Beginpreparing for post-campaign needs, especially for small group support and curriculum, and accommodating new volunteers for ministryafterthecampaign.
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CampaignWeek2totheEnd,(continued)
Weekend Services Coordinatorq WorkwiththePastortoplanandpreparespecialfeaturesforeach
servicethataugmentandcommunicatethetheme.q WorkwiththeCommunicationsCoordinatortoannouncethe
followingweekofthecampaign.q PlanandpromoteaCelebrationServicetoclosethecampaign,
utilizingthevideofootage,photos,andtestimonyresponseformsgatheredthroughoutthecampaign.
Prayer Coordinatorq Put prayer verse and campaign prayer requests in the
bulletinweekly.
Communications Coordinatorq Coordinatecommunicationsbeinggeneratedforallotherteams.q Oversee the collection of photos and video of the campaign
inaction.q WorkwiththeWeekendServicesCoordinatortopromotethe
closingCelebrationService.
Small Groups Coordinatorq Placenewpeoplewhowanttojoinasmallgroupin
existinggroups.q Call hosts and offer support and encouragement once or twice
duringthecampaign.
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q Coach hosts on options for transitioning after the campaign curriculumiscompleted.
q Provide new curriculum ideas to groups continuing after the campaign.
q Ordernewcurriculumtohaveavailableattheendofthecampaign.
q Coachgroupstoplanaclosing“Celebration”socialtime.q Plan follow-up training for new hosts who wish to continue
leadingagroup.
Questions to ask during the host phone calls:
1. Howareyoudoing?(Beinterestedinthemasaperson.)
2. Howisitgoing?(Discussprogress,problems,andplans.)
3. HowcanIprayforyou?(Praywiththembeforeyougetoffthe
phone.)
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POST-CAMPAIGNCELEBRATIONWEEK Going Forward
Campaign Directorq HaveaCelebrationfortheCampaignCoordinators.q Hold a post-campaign wrap-up meeting to discuss the
following issues: • Small Groups: Hand off to a permanent small groups team
that will conduct host training, and provide ongoing support togroups.
• Going Forward: Hand off the campaign assessment to anongoingleadershipteamwhowilloversee“going forward”issues.
• Next Campaign: Decide whether to recommend another campaign to your church, and collect information from each coordinatorabouttheirarea:whatwentwell,whatdidnot,andwhatshouldbedonedifferentlynexttime.
q Evaluatecompletedevents: • Small Groups:Sharestoriesfromgroupexperiences
and evaluate the campaign impact on your overall small groupministry.
• Weekend Services:Howeffectivewerethey?Arethereanyinnovationsyoutriedthatshouldbecontinued?
• Celebration:Shareyourfavoritestoriesfromtheday. • Campaign:Sharepraisereportsaboutthecampaignfrom
behindthescenes.
Pastorq Deliverthepost-campaignCelebrationmessage.q Receiveanend-of-campaignCelebrationOffering.
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Weekend Servicesq DothespecialfeaturesfortheCelebrationserviceincluding
videos, photos, and testimonies gathered throughout the campaign.
Prayer Coordinatorq Puttheprayerverseandcampaignpraisereportinthebulletinfor
theweekfollowingtheCelebration.
Communications Coordinatorq Coordinatecommunicationsbeinggeneratedforallotherteams.
Small Groups Coordinatorq EncouragegroupstoholdCelebrationsocialevents.q Follow up with hosts to make sure they have the materials needed
tomoveontotheirnextstudy.
SCRIPTURE USAGE IN CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR’S SUCCESS GUIDE:
ScripturequotationsnotedMSGarefromTHEMESSAGEbyEugeneH.Peterson.Copyright1993,1994,1995,1996,and2000.UsedbypermissionofNavPressPublishingGroup.Allrightsreserved.
ScripturequotationsnotedNCVarefromTHEHOLYBIBLE,NEWCENTURYVERSION.Copyright1987,1988,and1991byWordPublishing,adivisionofThomasNelson,Inc.Usedbypermission.
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FROM OUR TEAM TO YOURS
Just as we have had to learn some of this
by digging in and doing it, so will you.
There are significant challenges ahead,
but efforts to get our people to
authentically deepen their spiritual walk
certainly please our Father. It is our prayer
that this spiritual growth campaign will be
a defining turning point in the
journey of your church.
The Spiritual Growth Campaign Team Saddleback Church
“How many times do members of your church doubt God’s Word, fall prey to others who
attack its reliability or not live out its content? Too many of God’s people don’t really believe
God’s Word or don’t ‘do’ God’s Word. Forty Days in The Word will transform your people
from ‘hearers’ to ‘doers.’”
– Rick Warren
Taught by Rick Warren Senior Pastor, Saddleback Church Author, The Purpose Driven Life
This Study Guide is designed to be used with the 40 Days in the Word Small Group DVD.
1-800-SADDLEBACK (723-3532) www.saddlebackresources.com
This DVD is designed to be used with the 40 Days in the Word Workbook