Fourteen members (including 11 board members, 2 advisor members & 1 Chapter Officers) provided their input, through a questionnaire conducted by Rechtman Consulting Group, concerning the internal resources, external environment, and future direction of HMA. A summary of this feedback used to guide development of the strategic plan includes:

Internal strengths of HMA

• Faith based
• Diversity of membership and geography
• Knowledge and commitment of members
• Annual conference (education and networking)
• Local chapters working closely with the communities
  

Areas needing improvement in HMA

• Consistent communication with members and communities
• Infrastructure and funding
• Multi-faith diversity
• Diversity of the membership and supporters (Nurse dominated)
• Accountability and follow-through
• Planning and focus
• Depth and breadth of leadership

External challenges facing HMA now and in the future

• Geographic expansion of membership
• Maintaining the balance of faith and health
• Increasing influence of changes in healthcare, especially managed care
• Competition from other sources for volunteer's time and financial resources
• Enhancing the professional image of health ministry within the community
• Relationships among various members and their organizations

External opportunities facing HMA now and in the future

• Building on the success of the national conference
• The increasing community demand for health ministries (also a challenge to deal with this growth)
• Using technology to increase communication and provide information and education to members
• Collaboration with other organizations
• Be "the" clearinghouse organization for health ministries
• Increasing willingness of the Federal Government to support faith-based programs
  

Key needs of HMA's membership

• Education & development
• Knowledge (information resources)
• Networking/fellowship
• Peer support
• Best practices (to get started)
• Spiritual inspiration
  

   

Strategic Objectives

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