[God] ... has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior; (Titus 1:3, NKJV)
Processing...
Processing my Mission and Vision statements has been something that has been somewhat brutal, somewhat exciting, and definitely fun and worthwhile. Yet, there are a lot of factors that I am still considering. I notice that my Mission statement is completely focused around teaching and serving the Body of Christ, and certainly, that's where my true heart lies. However, some experience in my life in the last two or three years have shown me that the Lord wants me to be ready to whatever He calls me to do, in the secular or Christian world.
To that end, I think my Mission statement needs to be adjusted somewhat in terms of audience or focus, however that is a work in progress. The Vision statement is more aligned to a "flexible" perspective, but still focused on Leadership. I expect understanding of my Mission and Vision to grow as I grow in understanding of Leadership concepts, as the Lord refines His purpose for me, and as I mature in all other areas of life. Also, I want my mission statement to reflect more of the importance of my family and my hopes and plans for them as well.
More to come on that...
High level goals (30 yr plan):
1. Basic Training and Pursuit (5 yr plan) - Complete BS and MS degrees, and gain two professional certifications. Gain employment in a Project Management focused role. Utilize past experience in professional and Christian pursuits to retain and grow applicable skill sets.
2. Extended Training and Pursuit (10 yr plan) - Complete Leadership centered PhD. Establish connections in the secular and Christian communities that facilitate further Leadership opportunities. Create/facilitate significant leadership opportunities and networking in the local community. Develop resources for Leadership. Seek public speaking opportunities.
3. Value and Refinement (15 yr plan) - This is the time of life I expect to refine a much more precise role. My education and exposure at previous levels will have helped prepare me for a more specific target. I expect to be involved in Local and National leadership development, significant facilitation of the leadership body of knowledge, especially within the Body of Christ. I expect to be teaching regularly. Begin writing and seeking to establish publisher relationships for book, article, multimedia, and online publications. Continued public speaking.
4. Mentoring (20 yr plan) - Local, National, and Global. Having worked to establish leadership avenues, opportunities, and the empowerment of other leaders, focus on being a mentor and resource for others to rely upon. Focused on writing, coaching, and investing in individuals and organizations within the Kingdom of God and secular outlets as the Lord leads. Travel becomes a more regular part of delivery. Continued public speaking.
5. Community (25 yr plan) - Local, National, and Global. Based on experience with multiple levels of corporate, non-profit, and Christian leadership, continue to work with community based initiatives, leadership development initiatives, and political and other business leadership reform. Continued and expanded writing and speaking.
6. Transition and Rescope (30 yr plan) - Local pro-bono efforts, focus on family, personal growth, and pursuit of other topics that have arisen over the years. Travel. Continued focus on writing.
Obviously these goals, my mission and vision, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit will become more refined and visible overtime. These statements simply represent a starting point. I feel confident that I'm moving forward in life committed to the Lord, His calling, and the desires He has placed in my heart.
Psalm 37 has so much to say to me and fits with much that is in my heart right now.
Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret--it only causes harm. For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more. But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. (Psalm 37:3-11, NKJV)
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