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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