Session 15: Building Ministry

Practice flashcards covering the building blocks of ministry leadership, infrastructure, and strategic planning based on the teaching by Pastor Demonte Daniels.

According to the lecture, what happens to calling when it lacks infrastructure?

Calling without infrastructure eventually becomes Chaos.

What is the key text used in Session 15 regarding building ministry?

Habakkuk 2:2, which states, 'Write the vision; make it plain…'

Who taught the session 'How to Turn a Burden Into a Plan' and on what date?

Pastor Demonte Daniels on August 15, 2026.

What are the components of the 'Building Flow'?

Burden → Vision → FIRST WIN → Plan → PEOPLE → EXECUTION → FOLLOW-UP.

How does the lecture distinguish between 'Burden' and 'Vision'?

The Burden identifies what is happening; the Vision describes what you believe should happen.

What is defined as a 'First Win' in building a plan?

The first meaningful result that can actually be executed.

According to the lecture, what should you start with instead of starting with a flyer?

The problem you are called to solve.

What three elements are required for every major responsibility to 'Make It Move'?

NAME + TASK + DEADLINE.

What is the difference between Execution and Follow-up as described in the notes?

Execution finishes the event, whereas Follow-up develops the ministry.

What are the seven areas to consider when 'Counting the Cost' before a launch?

People, Money, Time, Space, Resources, Permission, and Capacity.

What must be answerable for an idea to become a 'buildable' plan?

What? Who? When? Where? What do we need? What happens next?

What is the final goal of building a health-focused life in ministry?

To build a life healthy enough to carry what God entrusts to you, rather than just becoming busy enough to prove you are called.

What are the three categories of action for thinking Before, During, and After an event?

Before: Prepare; During: Execute; After: Follow up.

According to the lecture, what is the 'better' way to formulate a task instead of saying 'Somebody needs to order food'?

'Marcus owns food. Final order is due Wednesday.' (Assigning a name, task, and deadline).

What are the questions one must ask when identifying what needs attention now?

What needs my attention right now? What can wait? What can be delegated? What needs to be scheduled? What needs to stop?