Since most people already have too many meetings to attend, it is very easy to neglect regular (perhaps quarterly) meetings with a Local Advisory Group which works with the BSM. However, the current financial climate makes local support more important than ever. Directors might ask themselves, “Who will be our advocates when local churches/associations are putting their budgets together for next year?” “If a person from a local church questions the direction of student ministry or behavior of students in leadership, who from their church would have enough information about the BSM to provide a positive perspective.” The summer offers a time for networking with area church leaders and identifying new people for the BSM advisory group. But effective work with your Local Advisory Group is similar to having a good insurance policy – you may not realize the importance of having one until there is a need or crisis. Some of the things the Local Advisory Group addresses
People serving on the the Local Advisory Group should be
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