by Joel Comiskey
Last week we blogged about the “why” of statistical reporting. Let’s now look at the “what” question. What are the essential statistics to ask for? One common error is to overload the reports with details that will never be examined. Here are some important, bottom line statistics:
- Whether or not the group actually met
- How many were in the group
- Facts about the group such as conversions and new visitors
- Prayer requests
Some other importnat details include:
- What the leader did during the week to visit attendees
- How many from the group are in the training
- Goal for multiplication
A normal report might look like this:
| Weekly Life Group Report
Please return to Life Group mail slot in church workroom by Sunday. Leader: ____________________ Attendance: _______ Date: ___________ Conversions: __________ Topic/Theme of gathering: ____________________________ Multiplication date: ___________ Multiplication Leaders: ___________________ Contacts of members/visitors: _______ Visitors: __________ How many in Training Track: ________ Meeting with Coach: __________ Utilize the back for prayer requests or information you deem important to communicate with your Coach/Pastoral Staff. |
Another good example from the International Christian Center in Staten Island, New York is:
 Weekly Bridge Group Report
Date: ____________________ Leader: __________________________________________ Coach: ___________________________________________ Weekly Activity Report: Total Attendance: ________ Visitors: ________ Conversions: ___________ Bridge Group Trainees : _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Number of Follow-Up contacts during the week: Phone: _______________________________ One-on-one Appointments: ___________________________ Other: ________________________________________ Utilize bottom of sheet for prayer requests or information you deem important to communicate with your Coach/Leadership Staff. If you need more room please use back of page. Thank You. Please return to Angela Munizzi’s Ministry Office mailbox in the Choir Room . |
As Steve Cordle mentioned in his blog last Thursday, only ask leaders to report on items that will be looked at, examined, and communicated.
Comments?
Joel
I like this card. It could easily be turned into a mobile app too for even easier completion and submitting to pastors and coaches (I think like that a lot now).
The only thing that is missing is a space for the leader to add a line or two of their immediate plans for outreach and community service. By simply asking the question week after week, it reminds the leader (and then the group) to do more than just meet together. Having this info would also help the leadership above the group pray for and encourage the group to keep at it when it doesn’t initially go swimmingly well.
Great point, Randall, about the evangelism piece. I think this would be an important addition!