Purpose The purpose of this operating procedure is to establish, document, and communicate the process for strategic planning at YOUR CHURCH. Scope The strategic planning process is used by senior staff to evaluate the organization’s performance, in terms of meeting stakeholder needs, and to develop a plan to better meet those needs during the coming planning period. The process begins with an annual strategic … [Read more...]
Developing A “Plan And Execute” Culture
One Of The Most Important Responsibilities Of The Senior Church Leader
A very critical part of any organizational culture is instilling the norm that we "plan and execute." It's not "ready, fire, aim." It's "aim, ready, fire!" But why is planning so important to the success of the organization? To answer this question, I'll borrow a quote from a previous post I wrote on strategic planning. Why plan? Why is planning or “choosing a direction” so important? Especially in the church, … [Read more...]
Strategic Planning Facilitation
Helping Churches Through Evaluation And Planning For The Future
I just returned from the Washington DC area where I helped a church through a Strategic Planning Process. I was there all day Friday and Saturday. I really enjoy leading church staff and lay leaders through this process! Watching leaders around the room begin to understand and imagine a future that's different, plotted out from a "plan and execute" point of view, is a very rewarding experience. The impact on … [Read more...]
Church Strategic Plan
Another Important "Thing To Do" As Church Leaders At This Time Of Year
Statement of Purpose The Strategic Plan is the church’s guiding document developed by the church staff and Eldership, containing the detailed plan for accomplishing the church’s mission. It is always available via the Management System, functioning as the primary tool for communication and staff accountability. The bottom line is this; the Strategic Plan is “the plan,” demanding the attention, focus, and priority of … [Read more...]