The talk addresses the importance of servants’ meetings and how they can be successful or unsuccessful depending on their organization and spirit, and affirms that the secret of their success is that they be useful spiritually and educationally for the participants.

Elements of meeting success

The meeting should have a specific program that includes clear topics, names of the speakers, and reserves for speakers in case one of them is absent, and the topics should be multiple to complement one another.

Spiritual character versus administrative character

Servants’ meetings must contain a spiritual dimension — prayer, spiritual training, discipleship — with only a limited number of minutes allocated to administrative issues so they do not overshadow the spiritual atmosphere.

Quality of the speaker and topic preparation

The speaker must present useful and substantial material at a level appropriate for the servants; it is advisable to prepare the speakers in advance and give them time to prepare so the audience feels benefit.

Relations among servants and cohesion

Affection, love, and cohesion among the servants are a fundamental factor for the success of meetings; overlooking bullying or shouting preserves continued attendance and spiritual unity.

Spiritual training and shared practices

Linking meetings with practical training, regular prayer, and communal communion or spiritual practices strengthens the one spirit and resolves misunderstandings before important gatherings.

Scheduling and commitment

Adherence to suitable times and avoiding overlapping meetings enables servants to attend regularly, and a specific time must be set for the servants’ meeting so that it does not run long and take up all its time.

Visitation (al-iftidaq) and follow-up

Visitation of servants who were absent and learning the reasons for their absence works to strengthen the meeting and to fix personal or organizational problems that hinder attendance.

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