Executing Your Strategic Plan
Session Agenda
1. Reconnect with your coaching group (if applicable).
2. Share a devotion and prayer.
3. Defining Strategic Planning Steps
This session continues the strategic planning process with further discussion about strategy, goals and action plans. As we continue making strategic plans and leading others through the process, let’s define the steps we’re taking:
The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. 4DX includes:
5. The 4 Disciplines of Execution Discussion
Present your strategic plan to the rest of your coaching group (if applicable). Provide copies of your plan to each person in the group and follow this guide:
If you’re using Recharge as a solo effort, find a trusted ministry friend or key leader with whom you can share your strategic plan.
7. Strategy Execution Check In
With your strategic plan in place, begin implementing or executing the plan.
8. Case Study: First West
Find a sample ministry application of The 4 Disciplines of Execution in the accompanying case study.
Time Management
Battles Win the War
Clarify the Win
1 | WIGs
2 | Lead Measures
3 | A Compelling Scoreboard
4 | Accountability
Mission - See to it that no one misses the grace of God
Vision - See people changed by the gospel and living out their Christ-centered purpose
Strategic Areas - Worship, Community, Service, Evangelism
Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) - Increase Worship, LIFE Groups, Mission Volunteers and Baptisms
Lead Measures - Action Plans that lead to the goal
Lag Measures - Measures for the WIGs
9. Church Leadership Team Check In
Lead your Church Leadership Team to continue strategy and action plan execution. Celebrate early wins and success stories with the team and evaluate your strategic plan’s early progress. It may be useful to order copies of The 4 Disciplines of Execution for your team.
If you’re in a coaching group, then share the pace of your progress with the group. Pray, collaborate and share to make the burden easier to bear.
10. To Do Items
Meeting 9 Prep
(to be completed in preparation for Meeting 9)
Read How to Break Growth Barriers by Carl F. George and Warren Bird. Prepare to discuss the barriers to growth for your church.
“The 4 Disciplines of Execution Book Summary” by Paul Minors
“Master the 4 Disciplines of Execution” by Skip Prichard
4DX Overview by MinistryActionPlans.com
Transforming Church in Rural America by Shannon O’Dell
Micropolitan Church by Jerry Harris
We provide open access tools to help ministry teams lead, grow and serve.