1. Big Rocks First.
Little Rocks, Not At All.

2. Introduction

3. Introduction
The Three Big Rocks are…

4. Introduction
The Three Big Rocks are…
Leadership

5. Introduction
The Three Big Rocks are…
Leadership
Vision

6. Introduction
The Three Big Rocks are…
Leadership
Vision
Execution

7. Which of the Big Rocks is most important?
Introduction
The Three Big Rocks are…
Leadership
Vision
Execution
Which of the Big Rocks is most important?

8. Which of the Big Rocks is most important?
Introduction
The Three Big Rocks are…
Leadership
Vision
WHY?
Execution
Which of the Big Rocks is most important?

9. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!

10. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP Everything rises and falls on leadership
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Everything rises and falls on leadership

11. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP Everything rises and falls on leadership
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Everything rises and falls on leadership
Principle of the “Leadership Lid”… Nothing rises above its leadership

12. Three Key Functions the Leader Sets in the Organization
Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Three Key Functions the Leader
Sets in the Organization
1. Direction

13. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Direction A. Leadership should direct the organization more than circumstances.

14. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Direction A. Leadership should direct the organization more than circumstances.
B. Leadership is moving the organization to a better state.

15. Three Key Functions the Leader Sets in the Organization
Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Three Key Functions the Leader
Sets in the Organization
1. Standards

16. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards A. The second job of leadership is to set the standards. The first job of leadership is to meet the standards!

17. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards A. The second job of leadership is to set the standards. The first job of leadership is to meet the standards!  In every organization on earth, the leader has a higher standard.

18. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards A. The second job of leadership is to set the standards. The first job of leadership is to meet the standards!  In every organization on earth, the leader has a higher standard.  In every organization the leader sets the standards.

19. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP 2. Standards B. Commitment is premium!
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards B. Commitment is premium!

20. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards B. Commitment is premium!  Failure we can accept; apathy we cannot!

21. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards B. Commitment is premium!  Failure we can accept; apathy we cannot! “There are only two options regarding commitment: You’re either in or you’re out There’s no such thing as life in between.” Coach Pat Riley

22. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards B. Commitment is premium!  You can’t be anything unless you are first committed!

23. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards B. Commitment is premium!  You can’t be anything unless you are first committed!
 Competency we want; commitment we need!

24. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
2. Standards C. You can’t build a great Sunday School with
uncommitted leaders!
 There is no such thing as commitment unless your
personal convenience and comfort is jeopardized!

25. Three Key Functions the Leader Sets in the Organization
Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
Three Key Functions the Leader
Sets in the Organization
1. Atmosphere

26. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
3. Atmosphere A. Let’s state the obvious: We are in the people business.

27. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
3. Atmosphere A. Let’s state the obvious: We are in the people business.
B. Leaders need to create an atmosphere of love,
acceptance, and friendliness.

28. Big Rock #1: LEADERSHIP 3. Atmosphere
The SPLASH from Big Rock #1
Our leadership is perfectly designed to produce the results we are getting!
3. Atmosphere
C. Three Key Practices for leaders: Speak, Smile &
Touch.
 These Three Key Practices position your people
and your organization in an environment
conducive for peak performance.

29. Big Rock #2: VISION The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!

30. Big Rock #2: VISION Our vision is to be God-given! (Habakkuk 2:1-2)
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
Our vision is to be God-given!
(Habakkuk 2:1-2)

31. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
2. The vision of Sunday School is set forth from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 4:23, 9:35, 28:18-20)
Jesus is the leader, so He sets the vision/direction.

32. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
3. The three tasks of Sunday School are the same tasks as undertook by Jesus.
A. Reach People

33. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
3. The three tasks of Sunday School are the same tasks as undertook by Jesus.
A. Reach People
B. Teach People

34. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
3. The three tasks of Sunday School are the same tasks as undertook by Jesus.
A. Reach People
B. Teach People
C. Minister to People

35. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
3. The three tasks of Sunday School are the same tasks as undertook by Jesus.
A. Reach People
B. Teach People
C. Minister to People
Our problem: We are more committed to our fellowship than to our vision!

36. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
4. Leaders must think transcendently before they think tactically.

37. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
5. Everything the leader does moves toward the vision!

38. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
6. The leader’s God-given vision is to be his constant focus and passion.

39. Big Rock #2: VISION
The SPLASH from Big Rock #2
In the absence of a clearly defined vision, people perform daily acts of trivia!
6. The leader’s God-given vision is to be his constant focus and passion.
Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated!

40. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!

41. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 1. Execution is intentional.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
1. Execution is intentional.

42. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 1. Execution is intentional.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
1. Execution is intentional.
A. Hope is not a strategy.

43. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 1. Execution is intentional.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
1. Execution is intentional.
A. Hope is not a strategy.
“Good intentions alone are no better than no intentions unless you get intentional about your good intentions!” (Allan Taylor, Sunday School in HD, pg. 20)

44. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 1. Execution is intentional.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
1. Execution is intentional.
A. Hope is not a strategy.
“Good intentions alone are no better than no intentions unless you get intentional about your good intentions!” (Allan Taylor, Sunday School in HD, pg. 20)
B. Without execution, great vision is rendered useless chatter.

45. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 2. Execution is result-oriented.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
2. Execution is result-oriented.

46. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 2. Execution is result-oriented.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
2. Execution is result-oriented.
A. No matter how wonderful the vision, one must occasionally look at the results!

47. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 2. Execution is result-oriented.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
2. Execution is result-oriented.
A. No matter how wonderful the vision, one must occasionally look at the results!
“One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.” (Martin Friedman, )

48. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 3. Execution is specific.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
3. Execution is specific.

49. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 3. Execution is specific.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
3. Execution is specific.
A. At some point our aspiration must turn to perspiration!

50. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 3. Execution is specific.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
3. Execution is specific.
A. At some point our aspiration must turn to perspiration!
B. Machines beat Campaigns every time.

51. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 3. Execution is specific.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
3. Execution is specific.
A. At some point our aspiration must turn to perspiration!
B. Machines beat Campaigns every time.
Leaders don’t get what they want; they get what they execute!

52. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 4. Execution is narrow.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
4. Execution is narrow.

53. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 4. Execution is narrow.
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
4. Execution is narrow.
Many activities equal mini-accomplishments!
Remember, if you chase two rabbits both will escape!

54. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 5. Vision – Execution = NO Results
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
5. Vision – Execution = NO Results

55. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 5. Vision – Execution = NO Results
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
5. Vision – Execution = NO Results
Execution – Systems/Structures = NO Results

56. Big Rock #3: EXECUTION 5. Vision – Execution = NO Results
The SPLASH from Big Rock #3
Nothing becomes dynamic until it first becomes specific!
5. Vision – Execution = NO Results
Execution – Systems/Structures = NO Results
Vision + Execution + Systems/
Structures = GREAT Results

57. The Sunday School Strategy Grid
PURPOSE
Reach People
Teach People
Minister to People
PERSONNEL
Outreach Leader
Teacher
Care Group Leaders
STRUCTURE
10 minutes
30 minutes
20 minutes
SYSTEMS
1st & 3rd Sundays: MTV
2nd Sunday: Testimony
4th Sunday: SMP
Allow Apprentice Teacher to Teach Every 4-6 Weeks
Take Attendance
Assign Absentee Contacts
Discuss Ministry Needs
Prayer Requests

58. The Compass & The Clock
Leaders should know their Compass – that is, their direction.
The Compass is a Vision thing.

59. The Compass & The Clock 2. Leaders should know their Clock –
that is, how to use their time.
The Clock is a Execution thing.

60. The Compass & The Clock 3. A good Compass combined with a poor
Clock equals no accomplishment.
A good Clock combined with a poor Compass equals accomplishing the wrong thing.

61. The Compass & The Clock 4. The Compass is a Destiny thing.
The Clock is a Daily thing.

62. of these two instruments!
The Compass & The Clock
5. Leadership with Vision (Compass) and Execution (Clock) is destined for success!
Success is the wise use
of these two instruments!

63. TAKE-AWAYS
Going forward, what one thing will you do in the area of leadership?
Going forward, what one thing will you do in the area of vision?
3. Going forward, what one thing will you do in the area of execution?

64. Big Rocks First.
Little Rocks, Not At All.