MEMO

DATE: September 1997

TO: The Way Corps

FROM: Trunk Office/Bill Greene

SUBJECT: Vision and Direction

God bless you.

Rev. Martindale is very excited for each of you to receive a copy of this document, which we are calling "Vision and Direction." This vital document has been developed over the course of the past several months with input from the Board of Trustees and the U.S. Trunk Staff. In addition, it has been reviewed by and has gained the full support of all the ministry leadership present at our 1997-98 Corps and Staff Placement meetings.

Rev. Martindale has consistently taught us the Biblical basis for planning, scheduling, organizing, and implementing so that we can function as the most brilliant ministers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Vision and Direction provides us with a strong framework to more effectively move in the direction Rev. Martindale has clearly set for us. This will result in increased growth and productivity in the household at all levels.

You will want to study this document in detail and be especially knowledgeable of the job description that applies to your assigned responsibility. We would like for you to be ready to go into full operation with the guidelines of Vision and Direction on October 6, 1997, after the fifty-fifth anniversary. This means that the Limb coordinators will send their first Vision and Direction Report to their Region coordinators by September 30, and the Region coordinators will submit their first Vision and Direction Report to the Trunk Office by October 5.

We anticipate great days ahead as we cross the bridge together into the promised land of the prevailing Word.

Goal: The Prevailing Word in the Household and to the World

I. Vision and Direction. I Timothy 3:1-7; Habakkuk 2:2; Proverbs 29:2-18.

The prevailing Word in the household and to the world is each Region, Limb, and Branch implementing a clear vision and action plan set by the Board of Trustees that will make the Word of God and a clean household available where we have established household fellowships.

The direction is to provide a framework of accountability for all the Corps so there can be a godly proportion, a just, spiritual equilibrium of work for them in each Limb. All will have solid standards and goals to work toward, resulting in more productivity in their work and growth in the household.

II. Expansion. Acts 11:21; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20.

Every Branch work that is overseen by Way Corps which consists of 2 to 3 household fellowships or approximately 15 to 30 faithful disciples will coordinate a minimum of I Foundational Class and I Intermediate Class per year ' Each year a Branch of 2 to 3 household fellowships or approximately 15 to 30 disciples would reasonably show an increase of I fellowship (8-10 disciples) per year.

Works of 4 to 6 household fellowships or approximately 30 to 60 disciples will coordinate a minimum of 2 Foundational Classes and 2 Intermediate Classes a year. Works of 4 to 6 household fellowships or approximately 30 to 60 disciples would reasonably show an increase of 2 fellowships (16 to 20 disciples) per year. Acts 6:7.

Financially, it is reasonable and feasible for a Region to be operating at a minimum of 50% of its total income with the additional 50% being returned to The Way International.

I Corinthians 8:14; I Corinthians 9:9.

The total income revenue in a Limb and Branch (including abundant sharing, class fees, bookstore sales, and conferences) would reasonably show an increase of 20% a year. This would indicate that new people are rising up to the level of abundant sharing and that the faithful disciples are increasing their proportionate giving each year. Also, The Way Corps would be motivating their disciples to buy and utilize items in the bookstore for their spiritual growth. People would be signing up for classes and special Limb weekends to further increase their knowledge of the Word, Acts 4:33-35, 11 Corinthians 8:7.

III. Disciple and Leadership Development. Colossians 1:26 to 2:3.

Each Limb and Branch should inspire believers to be Way Disciples and to be Way Corps ministers each year. (Eventually as we begin arriving at the goals for growth, recommended numbers for each Limb could be calculated to aim for in each of these two categories.)

Each Region, Limb, and Branch will set an action plan to inspire and train Advanced Class grads who show the capabilities of living up to the standards of I Timothy 3:8-13 in order to coordinate a Way household fellowship. (See "The Qualifications and Training of Household Fellowship Coordinators.")

The Qualifications and Training of Household Fellowship Coordinators

These guidelines will be a checklist that will help to evaluate (qualify and train) potential leaders. This guide should provide a measure to help to know if a person is living I Timothy 3:8-13, the standards of a minister in the Word, and then to train them in their responsibilities as household fellowship coordinator.

I. Qualifications:

I Timothy 3:8-13: Likewise must the deacons [ministers] be...

1. Grave--Dignified, worthy of respect, honorable, reputable. Do their lives disgrace the ministry in any way? Do they have a good report among the household (Acts 16:1 and 2)?

2. Not doubletongued -- Solid in their presentation of the Word; not contradictory to the doctrine or practice of the present truth, Are they convinced, clear, and consistent in their teachings?

3. Not given to much wine-- Not excessive drinkers. How much do they drink? How often do they drink? How much alcohol do they keep at home?

4. Not greedy of filthy lucre-- Are they in control of their finances (e.g., do they keep a budget, etc.)? Are they in debt? If so, are they getting out of debt? (The best is if they are totally debt-free and have lived that way for at least one year.) Have they been faithfully tithing (preferably abundantly sharing) for at least one year? Be very specific in evaluating their financial fife.

5. Holding [upholding] the mystery of the [household of] faith in a pure [unmixed] conscience-- Do they walk with humility, meekness, and long-suffering, endeavoring to keep spiritually united in the bond of peace? Do they ask for wise counsel? Do they strive to live one day at a time and to resolve opportunities quickly according to the Word? Do they report back? Do they reprove and correct according to the Word (Matthew 18:15-17)? How do they respond to reproof and correction?

6. And let these also first be proved [examined, investigated, scrutinized, expecting a positive result]--They should have stood faithfully in the household for at least one year and have proven themselves in all the qualifications of I Timothy 3:8-13. They should at least be Intermediate Class graduates, preferably Advanced Class graduates. In most cases, a majority of this proving time would have been spent serving as an assistant home fellowship coordinator.

7. Then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless [prepared on all points, unimpeachable in conduct] -- Once the Branch coordinator and the Limb coordinator are both convinced that potential fellowship coordinators have proven themselves and are unimpeachable in conduct and quality of life, then they can serve as household fellowship coordinators.

8. Even so must their wives be grave--If potential leaders are married, then their wives must also be dignified, worthy of respect, honorable, reputable. Do their lives disgrace the ministry in any way? Do they have a good report among the household (Acts 16:1 and 2)?

9. Not slanderers [Greek: diabolos]-- The wives should not be prone to speak false, injurious, or devilish statements about others. Can they keep confidences? Do they speak the truth with wisdom and love (Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 31:26)?

10. Sober-- Are the wives clearheaded, mentally alert, and self-controlled? How do they handle pressure?

11. Faithful in all things -- The wives should be thoroughly trustworthy in every way. Are they as passionate about the truth and serving in leadership as their husbands? Do they keep their homes decent and in order? Are they gracious and hospitable? Do they report back?

12. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife --If potential leaders are married, they should have proven that they faithfully strive to live up to what the Word says about husbands (Ephesians 5:23-29). Do they take care of their wives physically, mentally, and spiritually?

13. Ruling their children and their own houses well-- Each potential leader should diligently preside over his children and household. Is the rod of correction used properly and consistently? How does their home life work? Do the husband and wife relate to each other? Are the children in order? Visit their home and see how they live. Do they plan weekly or monthly schedules in advance?

II. Training:

1. General--One of the first great principles to developing and training leaders is that they closely follow, observe, and work with their immediate overseers (home fellowship and Branch coordinators). In Acts 1:21, Peter wanted to know who had "companied with us" as Jesus Christ lived his life and exercised his leadership abilities. In most cases, this means a potential home fellowship coordinator would be an assistant coordinator.

2. Leading, a meeting --The Way Corps minister should teach the potential leaders the heart and details of running a meeting. This would include physical setup, planning an order of service, song leading, preparing an inspirational and informative announcement, introducing the teacher, etc. Then each leader-in-training should lead at least five meetings in the Branch coordinator's presence. (Running a meeting properly is one indicator of a good leader but is not the only indicator.)

3. Teaching --The Way Corps minister should instruct the potential leaders on the fine art of publicly expounding the scriptures (homiletics). This would include the three major forms of teachings: topical, textual, and expository. This also would include how to prepare to teach; how to organize the teaching (introduction, overview, main body, summary, and conclusion); how to use appropriate illustrations, visual aids, and props; and how to deliver the teaching within a certain time frame (i.e., 15-20 minutes) so it has the maximum "kratos" impact. Then each leader-in-training should do at least five teachings in the Branch coordinator's presence. Two teachings should key off of current Way Magazine articles, two teachings should key off of current Sunday Teaching Services, and one teaching from the foundational class on The Way of Abundance and Power.

4. Planning,-- The Way Corps minister would teach the potential leaders how to work a calendar in planning a weekly and monthly schedule. This would include planning for personal and family time, regular household fellowships, outreach activities, etc. Each leader-in-training would then prepare and present a one-month calendar to the Branch coordinator.

5. Outreach--The Way Corps minister would teach the basic principles of witnessing and undershepherding to the potential leaders using Outreach Strategies of Jesus Christ and The Rise and Expansion of the Christian Church in the First Century. Then the Branch coordinator would go witnessing personally with each leader-in-training at least twice. He would also work with them on detailed follow-ups.

6. Counseling -- The potential leader should sit with the Branch coordinator in at least one counseling session (if it is not too confidential).

7. Finances --The Way Corps minister should teach the potential leaders the heart and truth of receiving an abundant sharing. This would include how and when to receive one, how to steward the moneys, how to properly complete, submit, and keep records of the required administrative forms, and how to send the moneys to the Finance Department at Headquarters, Then each leader-in-training would handle the financial responsibilities in the Branch coordinator's presence at least twice.

TRUNK COORDINATOR

The following is a job description of a full-time minister for the position of Trunk coordinator. Responsibilities are delegated to the assistant Trunk coordinator. This provides a framework of accountability for making available the resources of The Way International to a clean household in the Trunk of the U.S.A. As with all leadership positions, the husband and wife work as a coordinated team. The minimum weekly hours: 50 (includes three hours for Corps Morning and two hours for Headquarters Sunday Teaching Service), and the wife's hours are determined by the age(s) of the child(ren).

I. Vision and Direction

A. Vision

1. Study and prayer time are a priority for the Trunk coordinator and his assistant.

2. He must have thought time, which is isolated time to maturely deliberate on how to implement the resources of the household to the field in order to accomplish the vision, expansion, and development of the Trunk.

B. Direction

1. Communication

a. Maintain and communicate the heart and passion of the Board of Trustees as received by way of Corps Mornings, Sunday Teaching Services, The Way Magazine, noontime sharings, and the directives, judgments, and guidance directly from the Board of Trustees through meetings, phone calls, and memos to the Trunk.

b. Communicate continually with the assistant to keep him fully informed.

c. Inform the Board of Trustees about the expansion in the Trunk (Vision and Direction Report) and any other pertinent information.

d. Begin each week with an agenda meeting on Monday with the assistant.

e. Meet briefly each morning with the assistant.

f. Generate ideas that will implement the present truth in the Trunk.

g. Work with the Board of Trustees and the Trustee Cabinet on Way Disciple weekends and Placements.

h. The Trunk Office leadership should talk to each Region coordinator at least once a week.

i. Meet with the Region coordinators at least twice a year (Word in Business and Profession Conference and Placements).

j. Communicate policies of protocol regarding greetings, gifts, cards,

weddings, baby dedications, memorials, and leadership visits in accordance with the Board of Trustees.

k. As a Department at The Way International, submit a monthly Staff Report (Way Disciples Department also).

2. Oversee Trunk Office personnel.

a. Distribute work in the office.

b. Review their weekly schedules.

c. Meet with the Department for daily fellowship.

d. Implement policies from the Staff Handbook.

3.Oversee the Region coordinators--physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

a. Review monthly ministry calendar.

b. Evaluate and advise, as needed, the Region coordinators' proposed personal and ministry weekly schedules and review what actually was accomplished each week of the month.

II. Expansion

The Trunk coordinator is to be a catalyst and to inspire the Region coordinators to have a vision and action plan to move the Word in their Regions. He accomplishes this by:

A. Setting from the Word the work required to be a vigilant overseer and insuring that the Region coordinators, Limb coordinators, and Branch coordinators are doing the same. He is also to live these principles in his personal life.

B. Reviewing and evaluating the Vision and Direction Reports submitted by the Region coordinators and the Extension and Outreach Reports generated by Headquarters.

C. Reviewing and evaluating the Revenue and Expense Reports from Headquarters so as to help the Region coordinators in their administrative oversight of finances and the increase of abundant sharing as stated in the goals.

D. Implementing of resources by overseeing:

1. Petty cash.

2. Ordering and shipping of tapes, books, and materials for all classes on The Way of Abundance and Power series.

3. The purchase of items needed to help effectively run the Limbs (TV stands, tables, etc.).

4. All aspects of the implementation of The Way of Abundance and Power series.

5. The Limb bookstore orders, which includes Limb inventory of class materials.

6. Limb inventory.

7. Disciples of the Way Outreach Program.

E. Overseeing our full-time personnel in the Trunk of the U.S.A.

1. Salaries and housing allowance.

2. Medical reimbursement.

3. Moves in the Trunk.

4. Recommends Way Disciples and Advanced Class graduates for Staff

III. Leadership Development

A. Visits to the Region coordinators are planned as needed, and the Region coordinators with their wives visit Headquarters as needed.

B. Leadership training for the Region coordinators is accomplished with weekly calls, communication as needed, and visits.

REGION COORDINATOR

The following is a job description of a full-time minister for the position of Region coordinator. Every Region coordinator also coordinates a Limb and is expected to fulfill the responsibility of that position. This provides a framework of accountability for making available the Word of God and a clean household. As with all leadership positions, the husband and wife work as a coordinated team. The minimum weekly hours: 50 (includes three hours for Corps Morning and two hours for Headquarters Sunday Teaching Service), and the wife's hours are determined by the age(s) of the child(ren).

I. Vision and Direction

A. Vision

1. Study and prayer time are a priority for the Region coordinator.

2. He must have thought time which is isolated time to maturely deliberate on the vision, expansion, and development of that Region.

B. Direction

1. Communication

a. Maintain and communicate the heart and passion of the Board of Trustees as received from Headquarters by way of Corps Mornings, Sunday Teaching Services, ne Way Magazine, and Trunk Office communications.

b. Talk to Trunk Office leadership at least once a week.

c. Submit a monthly ministry calendar to the Trunk coordinator.

d. Submit a weekly schedule (ministry and personal) to the Trunk coordinator. Also submit an "actual" report on the previous week's schedule.

e. Meet with the Limb coordinators once a month.

f. Talk to each Limb coordinator at least once a week.

g. Review Limb coordinators' Household Heartbeat letters before they are published,

h. Review Limb Petty Cash Expenditure Detail Reports.

i. Give oversight regarding protocol, which includes greetings, gifts, cards, weddings, baby dedications, memorials, leadership visits, etc.

2. Oversee the Limb coordinators--physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

a. Review monthly ministry calendar.

b. Evaluate and advise, as needed, their proposed personal and ministry weekly schedules and review what actually was accomplished each week of the month.

II. Expansion

The Region coordinator is to be a catalyst and to inspire his Limb coordinators to have a vision and action plan to move the Word in their Limbs. He accomplishes this by:

A. Setting from the Word the work required of a vigilant overseer. He is to live the principles in his personal life.

B. Reviewing and evaluating the Vision and Direction Report submitted by the Limb coordinators and the Extension and Outreach Reports generated from Headquarters.

C. Reviewing and evaluating the Revenue and Expense Reports from Headquarters so as to help the Limb coordinators in their administrative oversight of finances and the increase of abundant sharing as stated in the goals.

III. Leadership Development

A. Visits to the Limb coordinators should be planned at least once a year, then as needed.

B. Leadership training for their Limb coordinators is accomplished with monthly meetings, weekly calls, communication as needed, visits, and working a monthly ministry calendar.

LIMB COORDINATOR

The following is a job description of a full-time minister for the position of Limb coordinator. Most Limb coordinators also coordinate a Branch and are expected to fulfill the responsibilities of that position. This provides a framework of accountability for making available the Word of God and a clean household. As with all leadership positions, the husband and wife work as a coordinated team. The minimum weekly hours: 50 (includes three hours for Corps Morning and two hours for Headquarters Sunday Teaching Service), and the wife's hours are determined by the age(s) of the child(ren).

I. Vision and Direction

A. Vision

I. Study and prayer time are a priority for the Limb coordinator.

2. He must have thought time which is isolated time to maturely deliberate on the vision, growth, and development of that Limb.

B. Direction

1. Communication

a. Maintain and communicate the heart and passion of the Board of Trustees as received from Headquarters by way of Corps Mornings, Sunday Teaching Services, The Way Magazine, Trunk Office communications, and the Region coordinator.

b. Talk to the Region coordinator at least once a week.

c. Submit a monthly ministry calendar to the Region coordinator.

d. Submit a weekly schedule (ministry and personal) to the Region coordinator. Also submit an "actual" report on the previous week's schedule.

e. Meet with The Way Corps at least once a month.

f. Talk to each Branch coordinator at least twice a week.

g. Publish a Household Heartbeat newsletter once per month. Submit final draft of the Household Heartbeat letter to the Region coordinator for approval prior to publication.

h. Submit the Limb Petty Cash Expenditure Report to the Trunk Office. Send a complete copy of the report to the Region coordinator.

i. Receive a copy of Personal Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Reports from The Way Corps. Evaluate and advise.

j Give oversight according to the direction of the Region coordinator regarding protocol, which includes greetings, gifts, cards, weddings, baby dedications, memorials, leadership visits, etc.

2. Oversee The Way Corps--physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

a. Review their monthly ministry calendars.

b. Evaluate and advise, as needed, their proposed personal and ministry weekly schedules and review what actually was accomplished each week.

3. Oversee non-Way Corps leadership via the Branch coordinator.

4. Stewardship of ministry resources.

a. Distribution of materials, i.e., publications, class materials, and promotion information received from Headquarters.

b. Limb inventory and administrative supplies.

II. Expansion

The Limb coordinator is to be a catalyst and to inspire his Branch coordinators to have a vision and action plan to move the Word in their Branches. He accomplishes this by:

A. Setting from the Word the work required of a vigilant overseer. He is to live these principles in his personal life.

B. Reviewing and evaluating the outreach strategies submitted by the Branch coordinators.

C. Submitting a monthly Vision and Direction Report to the Region coordinator.

D. Teaching at Branches and household fellowships throughout the year as needed.

E. Reviewing and evaluating Branch Income Summaries to help Branch coordinators stay on target with goals.

F. Reviewing and evaluating the Revenue and Expense and Limb Income Summary Reports from Headquarters so as to help the Branch coordinators stay on target with their goal of 50150 operation.

G. Yearly Limb meeting/Household Advances.

III. Leadership Development

A. Be personally involved with each Way Corps person's outreach strategies, which includes teaching them how to properly set them.

B. Visits to the Branch coordinators should be planned according to need.

C. Leadership training for Branch coordinators is accomplished with monthly meetings, weekly calls, communication as needed, visits, and working a monthly ministry calendar.

D. Plan and implement a Limbwide household fellowship leadership development program for one year.

E. Appoint qualified individuals as household fellowship coordinators in the Limb.

BRANCH COORDINATOR

The following is a job description of a full-time minister for the position of Branch coordinator. Most Branch coordinators coordinate a household fellowship also and are expected to fulfill the responsibility of that position. This provides a framework of accountability for making available the Word of God and a clean household. As with all leadership positions, the husband and wife work as a coordinated team. The minimum weekly hours: 50 (includes three hours for Corps Morning and two hours for Headquarters Sunday Teaching Service), and the wife's hours are determined by the age(s) of the child(ren).

I 1. Vision and Direction

A. Vision

1. Study and prayer time are a priority for the Branch coordinator.

2. He must have thought time which is isolated time to maturely deliberate on the vision, growth, and development of that Branch.

B. Direction

1. Communication

a. Maintain and communicate the heart and passion of the Board of Trustees as received from Headquarters by way of Corps Mornings, Sunday Teaching Services, The Way Magazine, and Limb communications.

b. Talk to the Limb coordinator at least twice a week.

c. Submit a monthly ministry calendar to the Limb coordinator.

d. Submit a weekly schedule (ministry and personal) to the Limb coordinator. Also submit an "actual" report on the previous week's schedule.

e. Meet with the Limb coordinator at least once a month.

f. Meet with the household fellowship coordinators at least twice a month.

g. Talk to each household fellowship coordinator at least twice a week.

h. Submit outreach strategy weekly to the Limb coordinator.

i. Submit the Branch Income Summary to the Limb on a weekly basis.

j. Submit a copy of Personal Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Reports to the Limb monthly.

k. Submit a Petty Cash Detail Page to the Limb for reimbursement monthly.

2. Oversee the household fellowship coordinators--physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

a. Review monthly calendar of each fellowship's outreach and teaching plan.

b. Spend time with each household fellowship coordinator, witnessing and teaching on a personal basis.

II. Expansion

The Branch coordinator is to be a catalyst and to inspire the disciples in his Branch to move the

Word in their areas. He accomplishes this by:

A. Teaching the household fellowship coordinators the principles of rise and expansion from the Word.

B. Setting the example by his personal faithfulness to witness and follow up.

C. Being personally involved with each household fellowship's outreach strategy to accomplish the Branch goals.

D. Reviewing the Twig Revenue Forms to measure and insure the growth of the abundant sharing from grads and new people.

E. Conducting monthly Branch meetings.

III. Leadership Development

A. Teach household fellowships as needed.

B. Work with disciples to complete The Way of Abundance and Power series.

C. Identify and develop qualified disciples for leadership responsibilities.

D. Work with Advanced Class graduates to qualify for the Disciples of the Way Outreach Program and The Way Corps.

HOUSEHOLD FELLOWSHIP COORDINATOR

The following is a job description for the position of household fellowship coordinator. This provides a framework of accountability for making available the Word of God and a clean household. As with all leadership positions, the husband and wife work as a coordinated team. A household fellowship should be scheduled to meet three times a week.

I. Vision and Direction

A. Vision

1. Study and prayer time are a priority for a household fellowship coordinator.

2. 2. The Branch coordinator helps provide vision and direction for the household fellowship's growth and development by spending time with the coordinator, witnessing and teaching on a personal basis.

B. Direction

1. Communication

a. Maintain and communicate the heart and passion of The Way International and the present truth taught in Sunday Teaching Services, The Way Magazine, and by his Limb coordinator and Branch coordinator.

b. Meet with the Branch coordinator at least twice a month.

c. Talk to the Branch coordinator at least twice a week.

d. Submit to the Branch coordinator a monthly outreach and teaching plan for approval.

e. Submit a Twig Revenue Report to the Branch coordinator weekly.

2. Oversee the active believers--physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

a. Household fellowships are scheduled three times a week.

b. Spend time with active believers, witnessing and teaching on a personal basis.

II. Expansion

The household fellowship coordinator is to teach and inspire the disciples to live the Word. He accomplishes this by:

A. Setting the example by his personal faithfulness in living the Word.

B. Being personally involved with each individual to help them develop their outreach skills.

C. Reviewing the Twig Revenue Report to measure and insure growth of the abundant sharing from grads and new people.

D. Attend and support monthly Branch meetings.

III. Leadership Development

A. Train an assistant to assume leadership for household fellowship expansion.

B. Work with disciples to complete The Way of Abundance and Power series.

C. Work with individuals to qualify Advanced Class graduates for the Disciples of the Way Outreach Program and The Way Corps in conjunction with the Branch coordinator.

The Framework for Planning and Stewarding of Time

for The Way Corps

Every Way Corps individual will do a weekly schedule to be submitted to his or her overseer. A "proposed" schedule should be submitted for the following week by 5 p.m. on Friday. Although husbands and wives will work the ministry as a team, each should submit their own schedule that would reflect their work in ministry events, classes, and outreach activities as well as their personal time. Singles will follow the same guidelines. At the end of the week each person will submit to their overseer an "actual" report of what they accomplished in that week, of both ministry and personal time. The "actual" report is submitted along with the following week's schedule.

This is an example of a workday for a full-time minister of The Way International.

I 8 a.m.-noon Way Corps are to be in the office by 8 a.m. in proper office attire. This time is reserved for office work for the head of the household. Wives should have scheduled office time included as a part of their ministry hours. (Wives with children should refer to the hours sheet to determine what is expected of them.)

Office time should include: planning time, planning outreach events, class preparation, and preparation for leaders' meetings. It is also a time to work on ministry finances, make phone calls, set appointments to secure rooms for events, handle ministry correspondence, e.g., faxes, memos, letters, etc. This time may include study of the Word to prepare for teachings and classes.

This is not a time for: errands, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, car washing, lawn mowing, exercising, family time, or personal study time.

2. 1 p. m. -3 p.m. when an evening meeting is scheduled, I p.m.-5 r).m. when no evening meeting is scheduled. The afternoon schedule would include: appointments with believers for counseling, witnessing, securing meeting rooms, and checking out areas in the community where you can move the Word of God with the household fellowships in the Branch.

3. Evenings

Evenings are when we are out with people. This would include household fellowship or Branch meetings, including travel time, classes, outreach activities, counseling situations, and follow-up time.

Evenings could also include necessary phone and office time,

4. Schedule one full day off or two half days. This can be during the week as long as your immediate overseer is informed of this.

How to Implement the Weekly Schedule

On Friday, each Way Corps individual plans the week ahead by filling out their weekly schedules. By Friday at 5 p.m., each Way Corps faxes his schedule to his immediate overseer for his review. He also faxes his "actual" report on his schedule from the prior week. Overseers are to return the schedule sheets no later than 8:00 a.m. each Monday.



Work Hours of Full-time Ministers


Minimum Work Hours

50 hours Men and single women

30-35 hours* Wives with no children

25-30 hours* Wives with school-age children (grades 7-12)

20-25 hours* Wives with school-age children (grades K-6)

15-20 hours* Wives with any preschoolers (depending on number of children and age)

Work hours include the following:

1. Office work: telephone, petty cash, mileage reimbursement, written communications, cards, greetings

2. Sunday Teaching Service tapes, Corps Mornings

3. Corps meetings

4. Teaching fellowships

5. Organized witnessing

6. Counseling

7. Ministry errands

8. Meeting room and classroom setup


* These hours span 15-35 hours (allowing for the needs of each couple or family) for house and family responsibilities required on the field: more housecleaning, food shopping and preparation, etc.

Personal Life-style of a Full-time Minister


The following are activities and daily habits to be accomplished beyond or outside the designated work hours.

Corps Principles I and 2

Includes personal study, i.e., Sunday Teaching Service tapes, Corps Morning notes, Staff tapes and Corps handouts, reviewing class syllabuses, collateral readings, The Way Magazine, retemories, and prayer.

Corps Principle 3

Exercising--three to five times a week (each time two hours maximum including travel time)--and handling personal days, sick days, and vacation days, in accordance to our Staff Handbook and with your overseer.

Corps Principle 4

Stewarding of personal belongings and the handling of the routine tasks in life, i.e., grocery shopping, car care, housecleaning, lawn mowing, etc.

Corps Principle 5

I Timothy 3:1-7. Living your life as a witness (includes the relationship with spouse and children).