Million Leaders MandateNotebook One

Strategic Planning(Lesson 6)

Strategic Planning(Lesson 6 - Priorities)

1. Defining a personal mission statement

2. Scriptural basis for strategic planning.

3. Establishing a framework for strategic planning.

4. Developing and action plan.

Defining your Mission

Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

II Chronicles 1:10 - NIV

Defining your MissionIn 1787, at the age of 28,

William Wilberforce wrote a personal mission statement: “God has set before me two great objects: the suppression of the Slave Trade and the reformation of manners.”

Defining your Mission “Turning moments into

memories for our guests.”

Queen Elizabeth HotelMontreal, P.Q.

BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF PLANNING…

God Did It… Isaiah 37:26

Noah Did It… Genesis 7-9

Nehemiah Did It… Nehemiah 1-5

David Did It… 2 Samuel 7

Jesus Told Parables About It… Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 14:28-30; Luke 14: 31-32; Luke 16:1-8

THE CHANGING FUTURE

Anticipating Change

Thriving on Chaos

Application

1. PLAN TO PLAN

Steps to Effective Strategic Planning:

2. DETERMINE YOUR PRIMARY FOCUS

3. ASSESS THE SITUATION

Angles of Assessment:

a. INSIDE the organization

b. OUTSIDE the organization

c. CURRENT point of view

d. FUTURE point of view

4. PRIORITIZE THE NEEDS

5. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

6. SET SPECIFIC GOALS

•Written•Specific•Realistic

•Measurable•Personal•Convictional

Sample Goal

Complete a graduate level course in biblical counseling by December 2011.

7. COMMUNICATE AND CLARIFYa. Written conclusion

b. Project list

c. Time-line

d. Resource list

e. Next steps (action items)

f. Responsibility (project leaders)

8. IDENTIFY POSSIBLE OBSTACLES

9. HAVE AN OPEN SYSTEM OF PLANNING

10. MANAGE AND DIRECT YOUR RESOURCES

11. MONITOR AND CORRECT

12. STUDY THE RESULTS

Mission Statement: To grow in faith, character and service for God.

Strategic Goal #1 : Complete a graduate level course in biblical theology by December 2011

Strategic Goal #2: Practice a full day Sabbath weekly beginning in September 2011.

1.1 : Research for quality online course with a reputable Christian school.

2.1: Define a Sabbath ritual (what types of activities would be considered).

1.2: Prepare proper documentation and register by June 2011.

2.2: Choose to align time with another person who could hold me accountable.

1.3: Purchase necessary computer equipment and accessories needed for course.

2.3: Chose time or day for the Sabbath.

1.4 : Reduce volunteer involvement to make room for adequate study time.

2.4: Develop a contingency plan should there is a scheduling conflict.

Mission Statement:

Strategic Goal #1 : Strategic Goal #2:

1.1 : 2.1:

1.2: 2.2:

1.3:. 2.3:

1.4 : 2.4: