Mission and Vision
Session Agenda
1. Reconnect with your coaching group (if applicable).
2. Share a devotion and prayer.
3. Discuss why creating a thoughtful ministry action plan is important. Read scripture verses about planning in “The Bible Speaks on Planning” by Everett Anthony. Discuss your takeaways and favorite Proverbs from the list.
I. Make Plans.
II. Make Plans for Joy and Purpose.
III. Make Plans After Knowing the Facts.
IV. Make Plans After Seeking Counsel.
V. Make Plans in Dependency to God.
4. Advanced Strategic Planning Mission Discussion
As you consider the nine points, which are most important for your church?
Continue the discussion with these questions:
5. Mission Statement Development
Identify and list appropriate Scripture verses concerning the functions and activities of the church.
Identify key words or ideas in these verses that describe what makes your church unique.
Develop short key phrases to describe your church or ministry.
"Developing a Mission Statement for a Church" by Everett Anthony (PDF)
6. Advanced Strategic Planning Vision Discussion
Recall the Vision Test on p. 142. As you build a vision for your church, test your work by asking the following questions:
7. Vision Statement Development
Where do you see God at work in your church and community?
List needs your church can meet.
List short phrases that have impact.
List meaningful scripture passages.
Write a first draft one-sentence vision statement.
"Vision for a Church" by Everett Anthony (PDF)
Vision & Values Scripture (PDF)
8. Church Leadership Team Check In
9. To Do Items
Meeting 5 Prep
(to be completed in preparation for Meeting 5)
Read Chapter 6 in Advanced Strategic Planning by Aubrey Malphurs. Prepare to discuss core values at the next meeting.
Work on writing your church’s mission and vision statements. Bring copies of your statements for each pastor in the group to the next meeting.
Vision Worksheet (Fillable PDF) by MinistryActionPlans.com
Vision and Values Examples by MinistryActionPlans.com
“Four Key Words for Developing Church Core Values” by Lifeway Research
“Discerning and Developing Core Values” by Bill Tenny-Brittian
Sample Core Values by MinistryActionPlans.com
“Set the Journey” Strategy Development Process by OklahomaChurchPlanting.com
Ministry Leadership Resources by The Unstuck Group
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