By MARK Heid |
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EVALUATING CHAPTER HEALTH
WHAT does it really mean to be a β healthy
CMA chapter ?β 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 .
β’ Are chapter events covered in prayer and seeking the direction of the Holy Spirit ?
β’ Do members serve at events with excitement and enthusiasm or out of obligation ?
β’ 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 :
β’ Are chapter members known by members of secular motorcycling organizations and attending their events ?
β’ Are CMA chapter meeting details and contact information posted at the local motorcycle
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shops ?
β’ Do your members come alongside and support other CMA chapters in their events ?
β’ Do chapter members participate in regular Run for the Son outreach opportunities to share the ministry β s mission and increase CMA β 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 :
β’ CMA chapter meetings
β’ Chapter ministry opportunities
β’ CMA State events
β’ CMA National events ( Changing of the Colors Rally , National Rally , East / West National Rally )
β’ Local , regional , and national Youth Movement events
β’ Off-road events and non-cruiser ministry opportunities
Financial involvement is another indicator :
β’ Does your chapter support CMA National and your CMA State on a regular basis ?
β’ What percentage of your chapter members participate in the Seven Soldiers program ? CMA 365 ?
β’ Do chapter members participate in Run for the Son at the $ 100 level ?
β’ 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 :
β’ Are chapter meetings exciting , fun , and the kind of place you would gladly invite a guest ?
β’ Are meetings wrapped up in an hour or less ?
β’ Have the same group of chapter officers held the same positions for years ?
β’ Have you shown the new CMA Forming Chapter videos at your chapter meetings ?
β’ Does your chapter regularly offer new member training opportunities to non-members ?
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