We are about 9 months into F1, and we struggle with the issue of when to create one or multiple activities. We use Weblink and Check-in, so we are trying to settle on a procedure that makes sense for reporting, Weblink, and Check-in.
Here is an example. We have discipleship classes in the fall and spring of each year, and the classes change from season to season and year to year. Furthermore, we have classes on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Based on your experience with F1, would you:
A. Create one activity called Discipleship Courses?
B. Create two activities called Fall Discpleship Courses and Spring Discipleship Courses?
C. Create a new activity for each new semester?
D. I guess there is always a none of the above which begs the question, "how?"
One of our users wanted to use Activity Groups to define the semester and year, such as Fall 2008. I cannot put my finger on it, but that does not sound like a good idea to me. Any insight on a preferred way to handle the example above would be greatly appreciated. We are looking to establish a procedure that guides us in setting up activities to ensure good reporting and information in the years to come. Thanks for your help.
John Hallford
Director, IT & Media
First Baptist Church Carrollton, TX
972.512.3875