Program Information and Support MaterialsThe 12 benchmarks in the Thriving in Unity 2.0 focus on:
Raising Consciousness—Contains all efforts devoted to developing the inner self through spiritual insights. For organizations, this area represents the consciousness of the leadership team of that organization, both as individuals and as a group.
Benchmark 1: Convention and Regional Participation Benchmark 2: Leadership Development Benchmark 3: Practice of Thriving Prosperity Program
Shifting Culture—This quadrant focuses on the inner experience we have as a group, or our culture. It is how we define ourselves as a group (our attitudes and beliefs). Each ministry has its own unique culture and as does our Association as a whole.
Benchmark 4: Connect With the World of Unity on the Web Scavenger Hunt PDF Benchmark 5: Develop Ministry Core Values Develop Core Values for Your Ministry PDF
Building Community—Here is where we find all efforts that enhance our relationships through the program and organizational structures we create. Conversely, the health of our programs and organizations is deeply impacted by the attitude and beliefs of the cultural quadrant. Intentionally developing these programs and structures improves the overall health of your community, adding deeper spiritual dimension to your ministry.
Benchmark 6: Assess Your Youth and Family Program Youth and Family Ministry Assessment Benchmark 7: Increase Your Small Group Activity Benchmark 8: Expand Your Spiritual Social Action Activities Earthcare Option 1 Forms Benchmark 9: Deepen Your Practice of Living and Being Peace
Developing the Organization—The quadrant devoted to developing the organization is the upper right. It contains all efforts focused on developing the outer expression of the consciousness found in the first quadrant. It is measurable and tangible. For individuals, this would be the body. For ministries, this area represents the operational aspects of your work.
Benchmark 10: Connect Your Congregants to Convention and Regional Meetings Benchmark 11: Assess Basic Finance and Accounting Practices Benchmark 12: Enhance Your Sunday Services
If you have any questions, please e-mail Debbie Allen at debbie@unity.org. |