How does a cluster move from a B to an A level? The transition from a "B" to an "A" is gauged by evidence of: Intensive institute campaigns Vibrant and lively cluster reflection meetings Multiplication of core activities Regular participation of seekers in the core activities Presence of a critical mass of 40 to 50 friends who have completed the Ruhi sequence and understand the pre-requisites for sustainable growth Increased institutional capacity.

The transition from a "B" to an "A" is gauged by evidence of:

Intensive institute campaigns

Vibrant and lively cluster reflection meetings

Multiplication of core activities

Regular participation of seekers in the core activities

Presence of a critical mass of 40 to 50 friends who have completed the

Ruhi sequence and understand the pre-requisites for sustainable growth

Increased institutional capacity.

When is a cluster ready for an intensive program of growth (IPG)? When a cluster has reached the "A" stage, it is ready for an IPG.

When can there be an intensification of teaching efforts? There can be an intensification of teaching efforts when the following conditions are present: Growth in the number of Bahá'ís Vigorous institute process Multiplication of core activities and their integration Successful outreach to local inhabitants Increasing number of individual and collective teaching initiatives Vibrant community life Commitment to ongoing learning process Pronounced spirit of collaboration among the institutions Reasonable degree of administrative capacity.

Growth in the number of Bahá'ís

Vigorous institute process

Multiplication of core activities and their integration

Successful outreach to local inhabitants

Increasing number of individual and collective teaching initiatives

Vibrant community life

Commitment to ongoing learning process

Pronounced spirit of collaboration among the institutions

Reasonable degree of administrative capacity.

What are characteristics of an intensive program of growth (IPG)? Characteristics of an intensive program of growth include: A sound an steady process of expansion, matched by an equally strong process of human resource development A range of teaching efforts involving both activities undertaken by the individual and campaigns promoted by the institutions. Carefully designed teaching projects to reach specific segments of the population Assisting the institute in designing an institute course that is specific to a particular population, offered as a branch of the basic institute sequence on becoming an effective teacher.

Characteristics of an intensive program of growth include:

A sound an steady process of expansion, matched by an equally strong process of human resource development

A range of teaching efforts involving both activities undertaken by the individual and campaigns promoted by the institutions.

Carefully designed teaching projects to reach specific segments of the population

Assisting the institute in designing an institute course that is specific to a particular population, offered as a branch of the basic institute sequence on becoming an effective teacher.

What are steps or phases of an intensive program of growth (IPG)? The year can be divided into four cycles of three months each. Each cycle of activity consists of three phases: 2 weeks for expansion, 10 weeks for consolidation, and 1 week for reflection and planning. The first few cycles may not produce a lot of declarations as we all learn new modes of behavior.

The year can be divided into four cycles of three months each. Each cycle of activity consists of three phases: 2 weeks for expansion, 10 weeks for consolidation, and 1 week for reflection and planning. The first few cycles may not produce a lot of declarations as we all learn new modes of behavior.

Direct Teaching: Dec 1st Cluster AZ13 1st Cycle of Growth Cluster Reflection Gathering Cluster Reflection Gathering Continue Home Visits Involve Seekers in Core Activities Complete Sequence of Courses 2nd Cycle Form Teaching Teams Home Visits Form Core Activities Anna’s Presentation

Direct Teaching:

Continue Home Visits

Involve Seekers in Core Activities

Complete Sequence of Courses

Home Visits

Form Core Activities

Anna’s Presentation