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Requirement · part of 9.0.2.13. The board of review evaluates the project

9.0.2.13. Judged primarily on impact and leadership

Required Often forgotten

The extent of benefit to the religious institution, school or community, and the leadership the candidate provided. There must also be evidence of planning and development, but reviewers must not require more of either than executing the project needed, and those elements must not overshadow the project itself.

Notes and warnings

Tip. Impact and leadership first, planning and development second. Reviewers must not require more planning than executing the project needed, and those elements must not overshadow the project where the effort was well led and the outcome acceptable to the beneficiary.

Where this step comes from

  1. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 9.0.2.13 · Projects are evaluated primarily on impact and on the leadership provided, with evidence of planning and development.

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