In business and religious circles, statistics speak a language of their own which cannot be denied. They are used to prove a point, gain cooperation, as well as financial and material support for projects.

With this in mind, what better way to encourage cooperation for Women's Ministries than to gather our statistics every year and distribute the exciting results of women working together for the glory of God around the world?

There are two types of statistical report forms:

• GC Women's Ministries Quarterly Statistical Report
• GC Women's Ministries Statistical Report

Responsibilities of the Division Women's Ministries Director:

• To distribute the "Quarterly Statistical Report" forms to their union and conference/mission directors. Statistics are to be gathered by the conferences/missions and unions on a quarterly basis. It gives the director an idea of how active and effective the women in their divisions are and helps them plan for future programs or outreach. The more accurate the reporting, the better. The division director may want to add other items to this form that are of interest and aim in that particular field.

• To fill out the "Statistical Report" with information gathered from conferences and unions throughout her division and submit that report to the General Conference Department of Women's Ministries by February 1, each year.

We cannot stress enough the importance of consistency and accuracy in your reporting.