The Methodist church Ghana
Ghana Methodist students’ union(ghamsu)
Vision statement of neg(2010 - 2012)
INTRODUCTION
We are grateful to the almighty God for calling us into his service at a time such as this. Through the enabling power of the Holy Spirit, we seek to see the union’s future by the end of the year 2012 brighter than we are inheriting today. In view of this , these shall be our visions;
1. To raise conscientious membership who will keenly participate in all activities of both the union (when in school) and church (when at home).
Action plan
· By clearly emphasizing why the union and the church needs all of us, and again show some areas(prayers, local preachers, class meetings, evangelism – SICE etc) in which our efforts, gifts and contributions will be meaningful and needed most .
· By encouraging and intensifying our efforts towards ensuring that both executive and members, especially those at all tertiary levels get to be enlightened about local preachers’ course and more importantly become preachers.
2. To build a union which is financially buoyant and has the capacity to fund her activities.
Action plan
· This will be accomplished through the creation of an alternative and constant source of funding. We anticipate achieving this through the introduction of “GHAMSU MOBILE FUND
· Through embarking on investment drive through GHAMSU Credit Union
· Effective and efficient management of all available funds of the union through the following means;
ü Cost reduction strategies
ü Accountability and effectual book keeping
3. To build and strengthen the faith and spiritual well being of members
Action plan
· By promoting spirit filled programmes. Already existing programmes such as Prayer Conferences, Retreats, Bible Studies, and Leadership Seminars etc will be given more value in order to impact greater treasures unto participants
· By ensuring that the Dioceses, Circuits and Locals replicate the theme National in their programmes.
· We shall encourage Dioceses, Circuits and Locals to involve our Ministers and Associates in their programmes.
· We shall also encourage Personal Bible Studies, Prayers and Evangelism among leaders and members through the prayer bulleting.
· Institution of class meetings by introducing class books.
4. To strengthen our approach to evangelism, ensuring that the work done at SICE grounds is sustained effectively.
Action plans
· Full implementation of the SICE policy.
5. Increase membership at least 25%
Action plans
· By establishing new locals in all emerging institutions and existing ones which do not have GHAMSU.
· By strategically ensuring that all Methodists that enrol in any institution where GHAMSU exists have their names in our membership list and actively participates in the unions activities.
6. To empower boards to be effective tools and resources for the union to work with.
Action plans
· By meeting various Boards and identifying specific pressing issues and address it.
· By monitoring and demanding progress reports on strategic plans of all the boards.
7. To build more associate chapters and also strengthen the existing ones.
Action plans
· Through the involvement of associates in all programmes.
· Regular visitation and participation in associate chapters meetings.
· Creation of awareness on associate chapters to all finalists before leaving school.
