1. Values, Purpose and Vision From the book, Advanced Strategic Planning By Aubrey Malphurs Baker Books, 1999

2. Why are Values Discovery Important? Determine ministry distinctives Dictate personal involvement Communicate what is important Embrace good change Influence overall behavior Inspire people to action Enhance credible leadership

3. Why are Values Discovery Important? Contribute to ministry success Influence ministry mission and vision p. 84

4. Values are core, constant, passionate, biblical beliefs that drive Your ministry Constant Passionate Biblical Core Beliefs

5. How will we discover your values? Discuss their importance Study other churches values Do a Core Value Audit Describe the Perfect Church Review the Church Budget

6. Why is a Purpose Statement Important? It dictates ministry direction It formulates the ministry’s function It focuses the ministry’s future It provides a guideline for decision making It inspires ministry unity It shapes the strategy It enhances ministry effectiveness

7. Why is a Purpose Statement Important? It ensures an enduring organization It facilitates evaluation What is a Purpose Statement? It’s a broad, brief, biblical statement of what the ministry is supposed to be doing

8. How Will We Write a Purpose Statement? Base it on Your Values Focus on Your Direction of Ministry Write it clearly and concisely Share it with the Team for evaluation and refinement

9. Why is a Vision Statement Important? It encourages unity It creates energy It provides purpose to the congregation It fosters risk taking It enhances leadership It promotes excellence It sustains ministry

10. What is a Vision Statement? It is a clear, challenging picture of the future of the ministry as you believe it can and must be

11. How Will We Develop the Vision Statement? Envisioning Prayer Expanding the Mission Thinking Big Brainstorming Organizing and Questioning the dream Sharing it with the Team for evaluation and refinement