“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” — Proverbs 15:22

Leadership Brief: Guiding Stage Ministry Decisions

Purpose

To help pastors and ministry leaders make informed, prayerful decisions about pageant scope, volunteer load, and creative direction.

Decision Priorities

1. Mission Alignment - Every performance must reinforce the church’s vision and theology.
2. Stewardship - Consider budget, facility use, and volunteer capacity before committing to scope or schedule.
3. Safety & Sustainability - Favor smaller, consistent excellence over large, exhausting undertakings.
4. Accessibility - Aim for clarity of message; avoid complexity that distracts from the Gospel.

Leadership Checklist

• Script/theme approved by pastoral team
• Budget & resources confirmed
• Volunteer coordinator assigned
• Safety plan reviewed
• Post-event evaluation scheduled