

If you haven't already, consider checking the status of your local school district HERE.
Just take it one step at a time. And no skipping steps!
Community members sign an online Community Interest List to say, “Yes, I’d like to see a local LifeWise started.”
OBJECTIVE: Collect 50 Signatures
Resource: Growing Your Names Cheat Sheet
Estimated duration: 1-4 weeks

INTEREST PHASE
OBJECTIVE: Join a Kickoff Call
Your community gathers physically in a local church and joins a virtual meeting with other communities to learn more about LifeWise and how to move forward.
Estimated duration: 1-3 weeks
Resource: Kickoff Call Registration
Preparation Guide and Agenda
INTEREST PHASE
OBJECTIVE: RAISE $500
Estimated duration: 0-2 weeks
The initial launch fee demonstrates your community is “in” and helps defray the cost of staff time, systems and materials for the next launch phase.
Resource: Dedicated Donation Page
INTEREST PHASE
objective: FORM A STEERING COMMITTEE
Estimated duration: 0-3 weeks
3-9 members representing 3 or more churches unite.
Resource: Committee Member Qualifications and Application
PLANNING PHASE
OBJECTIVE: DRAFT A PLAN
Estimated duration: 2-4 weeks
The committee meets with a LifeWise Launch Coach to set the course and prepare a proposal for school officials.
Resource: Logistical Plan Worksheet
PLANNING PHSAE
objective: Recruit Your Team
Estimated duration: 0-6 weeks
Identify a local Director and volunteer board.
Resource: Job Descriptions and Applications
EXECUTION PHASE
objective: Obtain School Approval
Estimated duration: 2-6 weeks
The Plan is presented to school officials with the request of written approval to move forward.
Resource: School Meeting Scripts and Materials
PLANNING PHASE
objective: Train Your Team
Leaders receive in-person and online training. (Note: a training fee of $1,000 is assessed during this step and will be incorporated into the program budget.)
Estimated duration: 2-6 weeks
Resource: Bootcamp and Online Training Registrations
EXECUTION PHASE
objective: EXECUTE THE PLAN
Estimated duration: 12+ weeks
The local team manages a t-minus plan with all the necessary details for a successful launch.
Resource: T-Minus Plan and Online Systems
EXECUTION PHASE


"After just three months we're running five classes a day, five days a week, and nearly 800 students are hearing the gospel every week!"
- Phil, LifeWise Defiance Director
<-- This is Colin, he's nice.
