Creating a Culture Creating a Culture of Excellenceof Excellence

AgendaAgenda

Observe a ministry of excellenceObserve a ministry of excellence Discover principles of an excellent Discover principles of an excellent

ministryministry Discuss practical ways to apply principles Discuss practical ways to apply principles

of excellence today.of excellence today.

Jesus As a ModelJesus As a Model

John 6:1 through John 6:14John 6:1 through John 6:14 1 Leader, 12 disciples, one kid.1 Leader, 12 disciples, one kid. 2 fish, five loaves.2 fish, five loaves. An immediate ministry need.An immediate ministry need. Responding with excellenceResponding with excellence

EmpathyEmpathy

Put yourself in Jesus’ shoes.Put yourself in Jesus’ shoes. Changing perspectivesChanging perspectives Critical Question:Critical Question:

Do we have “buy in”?Do we have “buy in”?

EnthusiasmEnthusiasm

Envisioning the endEnvisioning the end Growing in PassionGrowing in Passion Becoming contagiousBecoming contagious Critical Question:Critical Question:

Do we work in the center of our joy?Do we work in the center of our joy?

EnergyEnergy

Prioritizing personal resourcesPrioritizing personal resources Committing our effortsCommitting our efforts Being honest about our serviceBeing honest about our service

Misplaced energy must be channeled.Misplaced energy must be channeled.

Critical Question:Critical Question: Do we bring first fruits or leftovers?Do we bring first fruits or leftovers?

EmpoweredEmpowered

Connect to the source Connect to the source Empower others Empower others Critical Question:Critical Question:

What are we uniquely empowered to What are we uniquely empowered to accomplish as a ministry? accomplish as a ministry?

EfficientEfficient

Take inventory of abilities and resources Take inventory of abilities and resources Clear the path of obstacles Clear the path of obstacles Be consistent with our leadership from Be consistent with our leadership from

start to finishstart to finish Critical Question:Critical Question:

How much effort is misplaced on programs How much effort is misplaced on programs that lack purpose? that lack purpose?

EffectiveEffective

Do we have a realistic, purposeful goal?Do we have a realistic, purposeful goal? Are our solutions functional and Are our solutions functional and

practical?practical? Critical Questions:Critical Questions:

How can we track or quantify success?How can we track or quantify success? What do you count?What do you count?

ExcellenceExcellence

Others should see our ministries and Others should see our ministries and testify of our faithfulness and discipleshiptestify of our faithfulness and discipleship

Our ministry should reflect God’s glory Our ministry should reflect God’s glory Critical Question:Critical Question:

Do the efforts of everyone involved honor Do the efforts of everyone involved honor God? God?

Culture of Excellence Culture of Excellence ActivityActivity

Refer to the handout. This is a homework. Refer to the handout. This is a homework.

ConclusionConclusion

Questions and comments.Questions and comments. Challenge.Challenge.