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Vision and mission for your Church
- 4. Why should you enunciate your vision and mission? Copyright CVAM 2013
- 8. God ordains › “And God said…let [man]have dominion…over all the earth...” The Pastor is ordained by God Leads from the vision and mission statements Remains ahead of the “pack,” always pointing the way ahead Copyright CVAM 2013
- 10. “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18) A statement of the church‟s direction, its purpose and goals Delineates purpose and values Shapes users‟ understanding of the organization Copyright CVAM 2013
- 12. “And He said, „I must proclaim the Gospel…because I was sent on this mission‟ “Luke 4:43 Defines how to achieve the vision Defines the key measures of the entity‟s success Is meant more for the leadership, not necessarily public dissemination Copyright CVAM 2013
- 13. Identify what your „users‟ value most about your church Family, closeness, warmth; what are those things your community most likes about your church Write out the vision based upon these criteria Copyright CVAM 2013
- 14. What is your unique identifier in the community? This makes you stand out Identify the key measures of this success A handful is sufficient: don‟t over do it! Copyright CVAM 2013
- 15. Strive for excellence in performance of our mission Obtain technologies that will provide a transparent worship experience Have a presence on the worldwide web Copyright CVAM 2013
- 16. Our mission is to honor God through excellence and to provide a seamless, transparent worship experience. Copyright CVAM 2013
- 17. Methods for achieving your mission PEST and SWOT analyses Assists in planning for the future › Helps with today‟s paths Provides a roadmap to enable success of the mission Copyright CVAM 2013
- 19. Legislative Is there pending legislation that may affect your mission? › Tax exempt status changes › First Amendment potentials Out-of-country outreach › What freedoms/restrictions apply › Entry/exit considerations Policy Vineyard core values Creative, entrepreneurial, innovative Compassion Copyright CVAM 2013
- 21. Economic growth or retreat National › Affect on tithers Demographic patterns › Where are people relocating? Effects from the Federal government › Changes in tax laws Global Population centers Famine/war Changes in economic systems Copyright CVAM 2013
- 23. Family structure › Intact (mother, father, children) Social › Divorced, single parent Religious upbringing › Mainline church, independent, none Cultural identity Cultural › Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, etc? Country of origin › Religious practices; system Other Copyright CVAM 2013
- 25. Building layout Infrastructure › Is the layout conducive to continuing operations? › Are there possibilities for growth of the structure? Current Codes › What are today‟s requirements? Advancements New technologies › Which technologies may be useful › Cost vs. benefit derived Can existing technologies be better utilized? Forward thinking for tomorrow › Growth enhancements Copyright CVAM 2013
- 27. Strengths Weaknesses What you do better than others Unique resources available to you Do you have a strategic direction? Valuable assets available Copyright CVAM 2013 What is done poorly? Vulnerabilities What should be avoided? What factors: › Lose souls? › Turn off visitors? › Turn off members?
- 28. Opportunities Trends in the community Changes in social, and lifestyle patterns New ministries Underused resources Copyright CVAM 2013 Threats What are your obstacles? Changing technologies Cash flow Overused resources
- 30. Believable Obtainable Based on identified needs Goals are: › Broad › General › Intangible › Abstract Copyright CVAM 2013
- 31. Improve our discipleship Increase our congregation‟s tithers‟ rolls Fulfill our outreach to our local community Continue in our apostolic doctrine Acts 2:41-43 Copyright CVAM 2013
- 32. Specific Measurable Attainable Contribute to achievement of each specific goal Objectives are: › › › › Narrow Precise Tangible Concrete Copyright CVAM 2013
- 33. Empower mentors to discipleship through prayer and directed training Use regular follow-up to ensure success Measure growth of disciples using Biblical criteria Copyright CVAM 2013
- 34. A set of instructions to › complete a task Support policies There should be “encouragement” for them They should be accessible for viewing Copyright CVAM 2013
- 36. Post your vision/mission statements for all to see Know when to focus on your vision and when to focus on the mission Check progress using measurable criteria Re-visit goals on a regular basis Revise the vision/mission statements when warranted Copyright CVAM 2013