Tips and Ideas for Success

T - I - P - S
This is the first step in planning a successful event. Consider the points and corresponding questions.

Theme and Intention: Does your church or organization need more people to actively serve? Select a theme to encourage service. Does your organization lack unity? Select a theme to promote unity. Don't have a conference or retreat “just for the sake of having one.” Prayerfully have a purpose or objective in mind.

People and Speaker Profile: What audience do you want to attract? Profile a speaker "type" who can relate to your audience and accomplish your objective. Gather speaker's demo tapes and narrow down the possible candidates.

Sometimes, say after a change in Pastors, people might need to unify have "fun" at a retreat. Other times, it might be to grow and instruct, or to exhort and encourage. Identify candidates according to the needs of the people.

I - D - E - A - S
With TIPS out of the way, it's time to consider IDEAS:

Intercession or prayer is critical and should be first and foremost in all you do.

Details such as date and location should be decided 8-36 months in advance. The people representing location should give you a time frame in which to confirm your reservation. Being flexible about your date will give you a better chance to book your first choice in Speakers.

Evaluate and get Advice from those who worked and attended previous events. Make a point to learn from past success and failure.

Speaker Confirmation. Now it's time to re-contact the Speaker you've chosen and hopefully book for this event... As with the date, have second choice speaker in mind. Keep a file of all speakers who “made the cut"; for future years booking considerations.

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