Discovery on three levels is a crucial first step in developing a ministry action plan. Gather information in three ways:

• Internal Trends – Review church health indicators to reveal where ministry is working and where it isn’t.
• Community Research – Learn more about your community.
• Outreach Focus – Identify the church’s outreach focus—your target.

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Internal Trends

Community Research