1. Ministry Health Check Combining God’s call with good practice to produce Kingdom excellence Church: Ministry: Date: Completed by: Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

2. EvaluateActions Spiritual oversight The ministry is apostolically endorsed Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

3. EvaluateActions Spiritual oversight The elders of the local church oversee and support the ministry, integrating it into the vision and life of the church Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

4. EvaluateActions Ministry Leadership The ministry is lead by an anointed leader who is spiritually mature Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 The way a ministry is lead is crucial for healthy growth Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

5. EvaluateActions Hearing God There is the certainty that God has spoken and commissioned the ministry - it is not just a ‘good idea’ nor a response to a need Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Success is rooted in obedience to God Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

6. EvaluateActions Vision There is a clearly defined vision, with goals, objectives and expectations Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 The prophetic is valued and guides decision-making at key times Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

7. EvaluateActions Vision There is on-going prayer and an openness to the Spirit’s leading Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 The prophetic is valued and guides decision-making at key times Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

8. EvaluateActions Gifting The team of workers are chosen because of a personal sense of call and appropriate gifting Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 God called and Spirit lead Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

9. EvaluateActions Biblical values Biblical principles of stewardship, compassion, faith, wisdom etc are evident in the way the ministry operates Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Biblical foundation to working methods Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

10. EvaluateActions Gospel There is evidence of the gospel bearing fruit in people’s lives, both the servers and those being served Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 ’Social Action without the Gospel is like a signpost to nowhere’ – Tim Keller Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

11. EvaluateActions Gospel There is an expectation that the gospel will be expressed in both deed and word Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 ’Social Action without the Gospel is like a signpost to nowhere’ – Tim Keller Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

12. EvaluateActions Change The kingdom of God will come as people are enabled to move from spiritual and material poverty to new life and fruitfulness in Christ Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Transformational change Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

13. EvaluateActions Change The kingdom of God will advance as the ministry expresses Godly values, and challenges injustice, unrighteousness and dishonesty Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Transformational change Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

14. EvaluateActions Who? It is clear who the ministry is for, why we are doing it and what is the best approach Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management – Identification of need Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

15. EvaluateActions Who? It is known what other ministries provide and where there are gaps in provision Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management – Identification of need Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

16. EvaluateActions Who? It is known what service clients want Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management – Identification of need Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

17. EvaluateActions When? The ministry has clearly defined objectives and activities with a structured schedule and budget Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management - Planning and design Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

18. EvaluateActions When? There are short, medium and long term plans with a built in flexibility so as to be able to respond to changing circumstances Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management - Planning and design Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

19. EvaluateActions How? Implementation with regular monitoring according to predetermined criteria ensures that the plans are being carried out effectively and appropriate changes are made Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management - Implementation Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

20. EvaluateActions Why? After each significant stage of the ministry we review outcomes, encourage good practice and learn from mistakes Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management - Evaluation Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

21. EvaluateActions Why? We update and adjust plans, policies and procedures to improve the service Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Project cycle management - Evaluation Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

22. EvaluateActions Team Workers have appropriate oversight, good pastoral support and encouragement, and regular individual or group supervision where needed Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – Team dynamics Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

23. EvaluateActions Team Training, team building and envisioning happen regularly Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – Team dynamics Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

24. EvaluateActions Finance Budgets (‘best guess’ v priorities) are prepared and followed Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – Financial integrity Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

25. EvaluateActions Finance There are clear procedures for handling money Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – Financial integrity Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

26. EvaluateActions Finance There is good record keeping with a trail for every transaction Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – Financial integrity Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

27. EvaluateActions Finance There is accountability - funds are always used for the intended purpose Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – Financial integrity Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

28. EvaluateActions Network There is intentional integration of the ministry within the local community Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice - Participation Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

29. EvaluateActions Network There are partnerships with other groups so there is local ownership Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice - Participation Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

30. EvaluateActions Network Clients and community are regularly consulted, involved in planning and able to give constructive feedback Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice - Participation Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

31. EvaluateActions Resources Resources ‘to hand’ are recognised and appropriated Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice – What is that in your hand? (Ex 4:2) Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

32. EvaluateActions Life The ministry is self-sustaining or partnership-funded - not donor-dependent Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice - Living ministry Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

33. EvaluateActions Life The ministry has the ability to grow, multiply and be reproduced in other settings Not true True 1 2 3 8 9 10 Good Practice - Living ministry Copyright © 2011 Newfrontiers

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