Several weeks ago, our team at The Unstuck Group went through the same strategic planning process that we facilitate with churches. Part of that process included identifying our core values. We landed on five of them. There are other values, but these are the core.
These values help shape our actions and our attitudes. They are a reflection of what our team prioritizes. They help us make decisions. They guide what we look for in the people we add to our team. On top of that, we really want the churches we serve to embrace a similar set of values.
This is where our team landed:
- Kingdom Impact — Everything we do is about spreading the Gospel and helping people become disciples of Jesus. We aim to keep our eyes on eternity, prioritizing life change, not just growth.
- Forward Thinking — We are a group of continuous learners who take risks and challenge the status quo. We believe in the importance of leaving a legacy that paves the way for the next generation. We look ahead and ask “Why not?” rather than “Why?”
- Strategic Action — We act with purpose, urgency and intentionality. Proverbs 19:2 says “Zeal without knowledge is not good.” We believe in gathering the facts, planning ahead, and courageously seeing plans through, knowing accountability is essential for progress. We value strategy, which means we are willing to say no to good things to prioritize the great.
- Generosity — Our heart is to be good stewards of all God has entrusted to us, both time and resources. We aim to humbly serve, sacrifice and live for others. We create margin in our lives to be available for the needs of fellow believers and leaders.
- A High-Capacity Team — We have a mantra: “The team outperforms the individual every time.” We take a strengths-based approach to building our team, with a focus on finding people who are self-motivated and committed to personal growth and ongoing development of their skills. Members of our team have a high capacity for managing their work efficiently and excellently.
Here are some previous thoughts I’ve shared on developing core values. This article includes four mistakes I see churches routinely make when it comes to prioritizing this foundational aspect of their future plans.
Where does your team stand? Have you established a list of values that really drives your actions and attitudes? If not, we can help you take that next step.
