10 Commandments for Creating a Culture of Mission in Your Church
1. Thou shalt have a clear statement of mission and no agenda above that mission
2. Thou shalt have a clear definition of what mission success looks like
3. Thou shalt NEVER rely on attendance and giving alone for validation of the mission
4. Thou shalt have a clear picture of how every church activity relates to the mission
5. Thou shalt eliminate any activity that does not contribute toward the mission
6. Thou shalt structure leadership team roles around commandments 1, 2 and 4
7. Thou shalt create understanding of the mission through preaching
8. Thou shalt tell stories so that people feel the mission whenever possible
9. Thou shalt give to every person someone who will personally model the mission
10. Thou shalt recruit and train leaders who will follow the first nine commandments
Good stuff. Gonna use it at staff meeting tomorrow.
Awesome Melissa- I hope it goes well.
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Great post, Will. I stopped on #1, and your caveat about agendas. I wonder how many leaders can honestly say they don’t have a secret agenda above mission, such as making certain parties happy.
Len, this certainly is a haunting question. I find myself a key junctions in my own life re-asking this. Many, many posts could be unpacked on this topic alone. I appreciate your comments!