UCCZ NC Strategic Plan Review

1. UCCZ NC Strategic Plan Review Pindai Sithole paps@mweb.co.zw 0773 051212 25 January 2013

2. Specialists in: • Integrated Results Based Management (IRBM) • Results Based & Transformational Leadership (RBL & TL) • Research & Evaluation (RE) • Organizational Development (OD) • Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs)

3. About Self (1996 to date) management &leadership related • Diploma in Accounts (1992) and BSc Finance (1995) • Trainer/facilitator of leadership and management (1996 – 2003: Mandel, ZIM, OTD, BNC, Speciss College) • Computer and accounts lecturer at Speciss College (1996-2000) • Organisational Development Consultant (2003 to date) – SADC, East Africa, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and USA • MA Leadership & Management (2007) • Lecturer of Leadership, Management and Research(2007 to date) • Government consultant on public sector reforms using RBM (2010 to date)

4. About self in UCCZ • Eastlea Treasurer (Fin & Admin Manager) • Regional/Northern Conference CYF Advisor • NC Volunteers Vice Secretary • UCCZ NC Development Trust Board Chairperson

5. NC Vision “A vibrant Conference of UCCZ in most suburbs and surrounding communities within the Northern Conference”

6. NC Mission “To spiritually strengthen existing congregations, whilst establishing new Worshiping Groups, Preaching Points and Churches by spreading the Good News to all communities in the Northern Conference.”

7. NC Key Result Areas (KRAs)

8. Review of KRAs

9. Review of Evangelism KRA

10. Review of Development KRA

11. Resource Mobilization: Evangelism

12. Review of resource strategies: Evangelism

13. Resource mobilization: Development

14. Review of strategies: Development

15. SWOT/SLOT Review

16. 1. Strengths (identified in 2012) • Long history and tradition in the Christian community • Well established and structured Church • Well trained Ministers • Established membership • Well defined doctrine • Have skilled Human Resources • Proximity in terms of Geographical Location

17. 2. WEAKNESSES(identified in 2012) • Shortage of Ministers due to lack of competitive remuneration • Unimproved Infrastructure • Lack of emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit • Resistance to Change • Poor giving resulting from dependency Syndrome • Lack of vibrant sermons • Poor implementers of Plans • Poor communication • Under utilisation of resources

18. 3. OPPORTUNITIES (identified in 2012) • Well-connected members • Affiliation to National and International Christian bodies • Well up individuals in the Church • New resettlement areas • Available land • Communication facilities • Great desire by people for the Word of God due to Socio-Economic challenges • Committed members in Diaspora

19. 4. THREATS (identified in 2012) • Technology • Global financial crisis • Mushrooming churches • Socio-Economic Factors • Political instability • Church Politics • Satanism

20. SWOT/SLOT Review(Teamwork)

21. Values Review

22. Values • Principles that guide our actions or behaviour/conduct in life • Values are the lubricants/catalysts for individuals and organizations to achieve desired results • People should walk the talk of the agreed values

23. NC Values (identified in 2012) • Spiritual growth • Transparency • Communication • Unity (or is it Peace?) • Integrity

24. Spiritual Growth

25. Transparency

26. Communication

27. [ Unity (orPeace?)

28. Integrity

29. Teamwork (suggested in 2014)

30. Contra results-based interaction of values Organizational values Personal values

31. Results-based interaction of values Personal Values Organizational Values Shared Values

32. NC Values achievement rating

33. Management of Church Resources (MCR) • Treasurer’s Duties • Risk Management on Church Resources • Fundraising • Church Asset Management

34. Treasurer’s duties • Develop an annual budget to be approved by the Executive Committee and Chiara • Record all receipts and payments promptly (i.e. Receipt Book & Payment Voucher) • Prepare monthly financial reports and present to the Executive Committee • Properly file financial reports and other related documents (contracts, loan agreements, etc) • Pay Ministers, staff and creditors (Synod, Conf., Medical, City of Harare, ZESA, etc) on time • Ensure that church funds and assets are audited at least once a year • Break down membership analysis into Sunday School, CYF and Adult (Active, Less Active and Non-Active)

35. Risk Management of Church resources • Church offerings or any other contributions to be counted and verified by more than one person (at least two people) • On-site petty cash should be secured in a safe • Ensure that more than one person are signatories on bank accounts • Payment vouchers are signed by the treasurer and any other non-signatory committee member (ideally the Deacon)

36. Fundraising It is strongly encouraged that each church should have a Fundraising Committee or equivalent. Some of the suggestions for fundraising: • Thanksgiving (birthdays, employment, work promotions, graduations, etc) • Marriages/weddings • Sports • Seeking donations

37. Management of Church Assets • Treasurer or stewardship chairperson is responsible to keep an up to date asset register • Treasurer to ensure major assets are depreciated annually • Treasurer or stewardship chairperson to keep an up to date Asset Movement Form • Asset Movement Form should be signed and properly filed • Asset verification be done at least twice a year