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9 Markers: Vision & Alignment

April 21, 2025 in Ministry Tips

ENHANCING YOUR STUDENT MINISTRY WORKSHEET:

VISION • MISSION • STRATEGY • VALUES

 

VISION: Where is your ministry going?

  • Is your cause compelling?

  • What do you want to create?

  • What is your dream for it to become?

  • Does your ministry vision align with the church’s vision?

 

MISSION: Why does your ministry exist?

  • What is your purpose?

  • What do you hope to do?

  • What is your target audience and location?

  • What are the main goals and wins?

 

STRATEGY: What is the plan?

  • How are you going to get there?

  • How will you accomplish your vision & mission?

  • What program elements make up your ministry?

  • What are the pieces and parts needed to get there?

 

VALUES: The Key Essentials.

  • What are the important aspects?

  • What are the core values of your student ministry?

  • What do you want to focus on?

  • What character qualities do you want students to develop?

  

PRO TIP: Refine your vision, mission, strategy, & values

  • Make it MEANINGFUL

  • Make it CONCISE

  • Make it MEMORABLE

  • Make it STICK

Author: Larry Ely • Posted: April 2025

Coaching Tips: for the 9 Markers

A Shared COACHING Resource from: www.lead222.com & www.amplifyministries.org

 
 
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