The following are a few brief bullets that we use at Elevation when developing reports. � The goal with all reporting is to be able to measure the success of something. We use these basic points when analyzing any numerical data or systems that exist throughout Elevation Church. These guidelines determine how we gather data, analyze data and develop actions steps on improving systems.

• The purpose of all reports is to give data that will allow us to see weaknesses in areas that need improvement.
• All detailed reports should contain a cover sheet that gives a “flash” of the primary takeaways from the full report.
• Most reports that are done on an ad hoc basis should not paint a positive picture of a ministry area. The report is done in an effort to improve that area of ministry.
• Ongoing weekly reports will be done in an effort to keep a pulse on the health of the church.� Any fluctuations in these numbers will indicate there may need to be more of an investigation or there may be something that was incorrect.� These reports are to be done, always factoring out any abnormal Sundays or abnormal numbers that would paint the averages in a more positive light.
• Reporting and survey type data that is performed to investigate a system is to be done in a manner that would allow the responsibility to be felt by the church and not the individual.
• Any action steps for improvement that are extracted from a report are to be translated into goals that are monitored by supervisors.

Chunks Corbett, Executive Pastor

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I used to work with a student ministry and one of the games we played at leadership events was kind of a MacGuyver meets Sharper Image meets SNL.

First we’d break up into teams, different sizes, didn’t matter. Everyone would get the same set of props and you would have 15 minutes to come up with a skit of some sort. Only rule, you had to incorporate all the props.

The variety was ridiculous, and it was great to see how there were so many different applications of the same props.

I have a belief that it’s not always about what you can do. Or even about what you can plan. (Don’t get all crazy, those things are still important.

Just because I’m a Creative doesn’t mean I’m wearing a dirty tee and laying on the ground under my desk drinking Sbux in honor of the creative process.)

Sometimes it’s about how far you’re willing to stretch what you think you’re capable of. Or pushing past what you think is a good idea, especially when it’s yours, for a great idea that might come with a little more work, investigation or conversation.

Press on. Work hard. Think bigger than you.

Larry Hubatka, Creative Pastor

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