Spy out the land . Pray over those requests fervently. What you can provide answers to, do so quickly. Look for reoccurring themes among the requests. Everywhere has excellent resource materials on this process.
Asset map the neighborhood s people and property resources.
Identify the folks in the neighborhood that others look to for care, and who might be neighborhood gatekeepers and other leaders. Establish beachheads . Beachheads are ministry centers, churches, or the homes of people in the neighborhood that are available to be springboard locations for ministry. Infiltrate to occupy . Convene major meetings to develop and launch implementation of a multi-level plan for occupying and impacting the neighborhood.