Field Service Request

Request a Speaker:

Kentucky WMU staff members are available to be a part of your local church and associational meetings virtually or in person. They may also be able to assist you in a variety of ways. A broad term for the speaking and training they do is field service. Consulting and strategizing with WMU directors, missions group leaders, or associational teams is also an element of this service.

REQUEST FORM
If you'd like to make a request after reading the Frequently Asked Questions, please complete this form below.

After finalizing the form, click “submit.” You will receive a confirmation email letting you know your form was received. All requests for the 2023-2024 year should be received at least 3 months or more in advance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Who can we invite?
You may issue an invitation to any missions strategist, executive director - treasurer, or the president.

If you’re uncertain about which staff member might be the best choice, contact Angie Brown for suggestions [email protected]. The “Field Servicing Request” form allows you to list, in priority order, individuals you would like to invite.

What kinds of things can staff do?
Staff members are able to lead leadership, ministry, and organization-related conferences; Bible studies; theme interpretations; and give keynote messages. Missions Strategists are available to consult with you or your team in the areas of education, leadership development, mobilization, and organizations. Please note, we do have male staff available if you would prefer a more traditional, biblical expository message.

When is an invitation appropriate?
Whenever your WMU organization is conducting an event for leaders or members; or if your team would benefit from some strategic conversation with a staff member, the time is right. The request form gives you the opportunity to describe how you would involve the staff member, the size of the meeting, location, etc.

The longer lead time you allow when inviting staff, the better. For example, the schedules of Kentucky WMU’s president and executive director fill up quickly even a year in advance.

How much will a field service visit cost?
Kentucky WMU is able to cover travel expenses because of your gifts to the Cooperative Program. Naturally, any on-site expense which the host WMU can cover is welcomed, particularly in these days of cost-consciousness and limited resources. Honoraria are not expected.

How often can we invite a Kentucky WMU staff member to our association or church?
Frequency of travel is usually dictated by budget and the schedule of the person invited. We suggest inviting a specific person no more than once a year.

How do I request staff?
Please use the following process for requesting staff for the coming year.

Look through the Kentucky WMU Staff list to determine who you want to invite.
Contact the Kentucky WMU staff that you intend to invite to your events to confirm their availability and to discuss the assignment (messages, church visits, workshops, etc.).
Allow the Kentucky WMU WMU staff a few days to confirm their availability.
If the staff you’ve requested is not available, you are encouraged to select other WMU staff. We can offer suggestions of others on the staff who might meet your needs.
When the staff person(s) has been confirmed, complete the Field Servicing Request Form found below.
The Administrative Assistant will notify the staff person and put this request on their calendar.
When the engagement has been accepted, please ask the individual for his or her biographical information and photograph.
You may request persons for the current year, but we cannot assure you of WMU staff availability.

How can we ensure a successful visit from a Kentucky WMU staff member to our event?
•Prioritize your list of requested staff needed for the event/activity. Request only whom you really need.
•Provide clear description of assignment(s).
•Confirm assignments as early as possible with the staff member.
•Make Kentucky WMU staff visible, not only in conferences, but in plenary sessions as well.
•Plan to spend a little time with national staff to fellowship, ask questions, give suggestions, and share concerns.
•Give honest and productive feedback to staff about the quality of their work and the value of their participation in your event/activity.
•Use us as much as possible. We are there to work!

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