Action Planning

Action Planning

Picture the future 

Dream about the future and envision how your churchís minimum factor will be 

different 12-36 months from now.  Use the APA Analysis to help people dream. 

Brainstorm initiatives 

For each of the key issues to be addressed, brainstorm possible actions that could be 

taken. 

Set qualitative goals  

Generate Qualitative Goals for each key issue that you will implement in the next 12 

months to improve your churchís minimum factor.  

Prioritize initiatives  

Summarize input from APA exercise and brainstorming sessions to identify the top 

priorities.  Identify which initiatives will help you reach your goals and  make the most 

difference to improve your Minimum Factor.

Develop biotic strategies 

Choose one or two Biotic Principles that you would like to apply to your action plans 

the first time through the NCD cycle.  Use the Biotic Principles summary sheet*  help 

shape your action plans.  Eventually you will want to incorporate all the Biotics. 

Finish action plans 

Assign specific people to the various tasks to be accomplished.  Agree upon specific 

dates for completion.  

Determine next steps 

Celebrate development of your action plans.