By MARK Heid |
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EVALUATING CHAPTER HEALTH
WHAT does it really mean to be a ‘ healthy
CMA chapter ?’ The obvious answer is that the chapter excels in the four foundational principles of prayer , fellowship , discipleship , and evangelism . But beyond that , what specific indicators would show the difference between a healthy chapter and one that is just going through the motions and getting by ?
Here are a few questions and discussion points to help identify growth areas or areas where additional focus might be beneficial .
Remember that CMA is a ministry , not a ride group or club .
• Are chapter events covered in prayer and seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit ?
• Do members serve at events with excitement and enthusiasm or out of obligation ?
• Are ministry events viewed as a place to hand out tracts and evangelistic material or a place to connect with others and introduce them to Christ ?
A healthy chapter is visible in the community and active in outreach opportunities :
• Are chapter members known by members of secular motorcycling organizations and attending their events ?
• Are CMA chapter meeting details and contact information posted at the local motorcycle
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shops ?
• Do your members come alongside and support other CMA chapters in their events ?
• Do chapter members participate in regular Run for the Son outreach opportunities to share the ministry ’ s mission and increase CMA ’ s visibility in the community ?
Member participation is another good indicator of chapter health . It is great to see chapter officers leading their members to participate in :
• CMA chapter meetings
• Chapter ministry opportunities
• CMA State events
• CMA National events ( Changing of the Colors Rally , National Rally , East / West National Rally )
• Local , regional , and national Youth Movement events
• Off-road events and non-cruiser ministry opportunities
Financial involvement is another indicator :
• Does your chapter support CMA National and your CMA State on a regular basis ?
• What percentage of your chapter members participate in the Seven Soldiers program ? CMA 365 ?
• Do chapter members participate in Run for the Son at the $ 100 level ?
• Has your chapter caught the vision that Run for the Son is about the ministry that can be accomplished and not just about
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the amount of money being raised ?
Chapter meetings can be a good measure of chapter health :
• Are chapter meetings exciting , fun , and the kind of place you would gladly invite a guest ?
• Are meetings wrapped up in an hour or less ?
• Have the same group of chapter officers held the same positions for years ?
• Have you shown the new CMA Forming Chapter videos at your chapter meetings ?
• Does your chapter regularly offer new member training opportunities to non-members ?
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