Powerful experiences are prepared experiences. God’s presence can change any situation in an instance, but I believe that God moves when we have created a platform. All through Scripture we see this taking place, from the Tabernacle, to John the Baptist. I asked myself this week what makes an experience excellent. Here are some non negotiables for any event to be excellent and heaven anointed.

#1 Prepare
All through Scripture the altar was prepared, the offering was prepared, even the curtains were chosen with preparation. John the Baptist was born for one purpose…PREPARATION!
Every service, office meeting, date, vacation, song set must be prepared in advance and with much attention. A great event will be prepared months in advance…a good event will be prepared weeks in advance.

#2 Ownership
Get as many involved as possible. People want to feel like it’s “their” event. Begin with as many as possible in the initial planning and creative stages of the significant event.

#3 Clear Purpose
You must know your purpose and target audience. Never be lead by “good”, but by “God” for every event you plan.

#4 Capital
Each endeavor needs to be creatively budgeted and funded. More money does not equal more effectiveness, but well planned resources will be well spent. A wealth of resources can often make us lazy. Never substitute excellence with expenditures.

#5 Ground Swell
2 Thessalonians 3:1 “Pray that the Master’s Word will simply take off and race through the country to a ground-swell of response…”
A great event is advertised well by word of mouth.

Add what you believe would make an experience effective and exciting.