Clearly Define Your Mission - Mike Winger

04/03/22 • 68 min

Mission Driven Budget Podcast

Clearly Define Your Mission - Mike Winger

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

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Instagram: @mwinger87
Email: [email protected] Visit Mosaic Christian Church in Elkridge, Maryland!
Links From This Episode:

Stop It! - Bob Newhart

Notes From This Episode:

A clearly defined mission governs why AND how your church does ministry. If your mission doesn't influence how you're doing ministry, your mission is too vague. For example, Mosaic filters the songs they sing so people who don't go to church can connect with the lyrics and not get lost in a barrage of Christian lingo.
Avoid picking up people's passion projects by turning the ownership back to them. It's not your church organization's responsibility to subsidize every potential ministry - it's the responsibility of the people IN your church to pursue that passion. Maybe have that person research a few organizations that your church can partner with (not build a whole new ministry). Or, have that person start a mid-week group that supports the demographic they are passionate about. Church leadership is called to equip people to do the work of ministry. Equip them and send them out.
Consistency turns into laziness when you refuse to change something that isn't working anymore. You can refresh things that are working so they can work even better without sacrificing consistency.
Lead with questions. Some conversations with staff can be tough, but don't start with "Stop It!" Start by asking questions to understand not only what they're thinking, but why they're thinking it. What are their values? What are their beliefs? WHY do they believe that way? Deal with the root of the issue and save yourself and your staff a lot of frustration.
"People often overestimate their productivity in one day. They also underestimate their productivity in one year." Consistency requires long-term sacrifice for long-term gain. We say "No," to good things so we can say, "Yes," to the things that accomplish our goals. Don't pack as much as you can do into one day. Pace yourself over long periods of time and you'll find you can accomplish much more than a few fast-paced weeks that leave you burned out.

Clearly Define Your Mission - Mike Winger

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Check out the Mission Driven Budget Blog.

Connect with Mike

Instagram: @mwinger87
Email: [email protected] Visit Mosaic Christian Church in Elkridge, Maryland!
Links From This Episode:

Stop It! - Bob Newhart

Notes From This Episode:

A clearly defined mission governs why AND how your church does ministry. If your mission doesn't influence how you're doing ministry, your mission is too vague. For example, Mosaic filters the songs they sing so people who don't go to church can connect with the lyrics and not get lost in a barrage of Christian lingo.
Avoid picking up people's passion projects by turning the ownership back to them. It's not your church organization's responsibility to subsidize every potential ministry - it's the responsibility of the people IN your church to pursue that passion. Maybe have that person research a few organizations that your church can partner with (not build a whole new ministry). Or, have that person start a mid-week group that supports the demographic they are passionate about. Church leadership is called to equip people to do the work of ministry. Equip them and send them out.
Consistency turns into laziness when you refuse to change something that isn't working anymore. You can refresh things that are working so they can work even better without sacrificing consistency.
Lead with questions. Some conversations with staff can be tough, but don't start with "Stop It!" Start by asking questions to understand not only what they're thinking, but why they're thinking it. What are their values? What are their beliefs? WHY do they believe that way? Deal with the root of the issue and save yourself and your staff a lot of frustration.
"People often overestimate their productivity in one day. They also underestimate their productivity in one year." Consistency requires long-term sacrifice for long-term gain. We say "No," to good things so we can say, "Yes," to the things that accomplish our goals. Don't pack as much as you can do into one day. Pace yourself over long periods of time and you'll find you can accomplish much more than a few fast-paced weeks that leave you burned out.

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The Soundtrack of Discipline - Stephen P Webb

The Soundtrack of Discipline - Stephen P Webb

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Mission Driven Budget Podcast!

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Book Swebb to bring a fresh perspective into your church!
Instagram: @stephenpwebb
@another_way_to_think
Visit Victory City Church in Pflugerville, TX!
Visit Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC or a location near you!
Links From This Episode:

Friction: Passion Brands in the Age of Disruption - Jeff Rosenblum and Jordan Berg

Notes From This Episode:

You should focus on following a clearly defined, intentional direction, not a destination. As a church, you don't get to stop just because you reach a target attendance or budget goal. Stewardship is the point, not achieving a goal. Good stewardship means using your resources in an intentional, well thought out manner. Even if you fail, it's better to fail trying something with clear purpose. Money is only wasted when there is no thought or purpose behind spending it.
Feeling unsure about making that big change? Often, people aren't lacking clarity, they're indecisive. You might already know the right answer, but lack boldness to make the decision. In that case, change your prayer from, "God, give me clarity," to, "God, give me boldness."
Sometimes fear can stop us from leading people and restrict us to managing tasks. Don't let fear keep you from killing an area of ministry that isn't working (and draining church funds) just because it's someone's pet project. If that leader is struggling to see the issue, simply ask them to say the logic out loud or apply the same logic to their personal lives. It may help them understand the real issue at hand.
Discipline has a soundtrack, and it sounds like, "No."
Nothing else to say here.
Jesus didn't physically heal every person while he was on earth. He didn't go to every nation preaching about God's kingdom. He stayed hyper-focused on what God called Him to do - serve the lost in Israel. If Jesus wasn't focused on reaching every single person, local churches shouldn't be trying to either. It's arrogant to think that your church can impact EVERYONE. Stay focused on who God has called you to reach.
Who are you calling? Are you calling the big-name pastor hoping for a green room meet and greet? Or, are you calling their operations team making things happen behind the scenes? Learning from intelligent, not just famous, people is the key. Be willing to do the disciplined work ahead of church growth and without the famous connections.