A jargon-free toolkit
First published on this website in October 2002 and last updated in November 2023
Synopsis
A straightforward approach to the idea of forward planning in a Christian context but without any of the jargon. This simple system uses 12 straightforward questions and gives examples to answer each one.
- What do we long to see happen?
- Why are we here?
- What are we aiming to do, and for whom?
- What is distinctive in the way we go about things? (or How do our beliefs affect our actions?)
- What is our story so far?
- What might God do through us?
- What are the main options open to us as we work towards this?
- What resources do we have and need?
- Where do we plan to get to this year?
- What are the stepping stones towards these points?
- Where might we get it wrong?
- Where have we got to?
This is followed by a set of notes on how this tool can be used. It can apply to a church or mission and be used as a leadership group exercise, or used personally to reflect on one's own ministry or even on one's whole life.
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A4 - Twelve questions to help you plan.pdf
Author's notes
This article has been updated in November 2023 with minor amendments.