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EXECUTIVE TEAM (ET)

The Executive Team (ET) comprises individuals who believe in mobilizing and equipping Christians as witnesses. And are willing to adapt CAN's vision, mission, and strategy. The team comes together to pray, plan, and collaborate to advance the mission. As representatives of CAN, executive teams operate at the city, state, and national levels, assisting churches, organizations, and groups in equipping their members to cultivate a lifestyle of witnessing.

Roles in ET

A complete team requires one dedicated ET leader and three to four ET members.

A) Executive Team (ET) Leader

An Executive Team leader heads the ET at the country, state, or city/town level. The leader guides the team and is responsible for its smooth operation. The leader ensures the team meets regularly to pray, plan, and share tasks to fulfill the responsibilities.

Preferred abilities of the leader

Ability to identify and invite people to join ET.
Ability to initiate, motivate teams, and inspire collaboration.
Ability to set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and manage people.
Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and through presentations to convey ideas and build relationships.
Ability to work with different denominations and doctrinal perspectives.
Ability to preach, teach, and train.
Ability to grasp the basics of technology.

B) Executive Team (ET) Member

The ET members are Christians who desire to work together to expand the vision. They attend team meetings regularly and work together with the ET leader to fulfill their responsibilities.

Responsibilities of ET

ET’s responsibility is to form Mobilizing Teams (MTs) within churches, organizations, and groups to equip their members to be effective witnesses using the Witnessing Framework.

Once the ET has been established, the team may meet once or twice each month, either face-to-face or online. Participation in meetings and related responsibilities will typically require approximately two to three hours per month.

Functions of ET

Step 1: Pray

The team serves God and His purposes; therefore, it must seek His will and ways in prayer at every step. The team may gather information and build a database of churches, organizations, influential Christian individuals, and demographic data, as needed, to seek God specifically.

Step2: Connect

The ET should continuously network to connect with key leaders and influencers within churches, organizations, and groups to introduce the Witnessing Framework. They attend networking events and look for every opportunity to build meaningful connections. The team may also create additional strategies to foster connections.

Step 3: Present

1. Present the vision, mission, and strategies.
2. Respond genuinely to their questions and concerns.
3. Help them understand the benefits of the Witnessing Framework.

a) Follow up

Follow up with presentation attendees until they give a definitive positive or negative response regarding the Witnessing Framework.

b) Seek referral

If they are willing, ask them to refer others in their circle of influence who may benefit from the Witnessing Framework.

Step 4: Onboard and Support

Onboarding and providing continuous support are equally important. The framework develops in a Christian lifestyle of witnessing, not just how to share the gospel. Hence, success depends on the Christian's consistency; therefore, continuous observation and support are essential.

Success Indicators

Number of churches, organizations, and groups that are using the framework.
Number of Christians being equipped as witnesses.
Number of people being reached.
Number of people deciding to follow Jesus Christ.
Number of people who have gone through Likable Christian events.

Challenges to navigate

When trying to connect with churches and organizations, the ET must be aware of the following: Most churches and organizations have good programs and initiatives of their own and may feel they don’t need another one. A common concern among leaders is that parachurch organizations could take key people and financial resources away from the church. As a result, those leaders might see us as a competitor rather than a help. Therefore, ET members should approach this with understanding, wisdom, and humility to maintain a positive engagement.

Core Values

Core values serve as the guiding principles that underpin the ET’s culture. They provide guidance on interpersonal relationships, foster trust, enhance efficiency, and ultimately influence the ministry's overall success and reputation.

Appreciation: We acknowledge and appreciate one another's contributions by expressing appreciation openly, clearly, and in meaningful ways.
Accountability: We take responsibility for the duties we have accepted. We hold each other accountable in all aspects of our work.
Communication: We promote a culture of transparency, respect, and openness in all interactions.
Integrity: We ensure that our attitudes, words, and actions are rooted in genuine intent rather than pretense.
Conflict Resolution: We approach interpersonal challenges with empathy, active listening, and mutual understanding.
Innovation: We embrace innovative ideas that address the needs of a constantly evolving world by fostering a mindset that encourages bold concepts and transformative solutions.