We define PRIORITIES as those things that must be done very well to accomplish a purpose/mission. The list is usually short - perhaps 3-5 key statements.
PRIORITIES provide the context for the development of aims, outcomes and goals.
Philosophically, PRIORITIES flow out of PERSPECTIVE and PURPOSE, and offer evidence of mission accomplishment.
Because the purpose of MAPPINGS International is to guide and equip Christian leaders and their organizations toward the greatest expression of their God-given purposes, then our 3-fold priority (in serving all our ministry partners) becomes...
To encourage the development of:
1) Strong Mission Alignment
2) Healthy Leadership Cultures
3) Influential Ministry Provisions
We believe that when we help leaders and organizations grow in these 3 areas, then we are well on our way to achieving our ultimate purpose.
To illustrate a context for PRIORITIES: a church may have these stated priorities: worship, discipleship, community, evangelism and service. Such a list helps those involved (board, staff and volunteers) a better understanding of what is core to their mission.
What about you and your organization?
Are your PRIORITIES...
Clearly Articulated? 1 2 3 4 5
Widely Understood? 1 2 3 4 5
Decidedly Integrated? 1 2 3 4 5
Highly Influential? 1 2 3 4 5
MAPPINGS will help you take the appropriate next steps. Call us. We can help.
Above the Line Leadership: (see below)
MAPPINGS International has developed a unique and powerful approach to charting the course for personal and organizational leadership. Since 1989, we have used a philosophical framework originally developed by William Frankena, Ph.D. More recently, MAPPINGS has implemented its own Above the Line © leadership model that is successfully serving boards, staff and volunteers.
Over the years, we have observed a strong correlation between leadership teams that give significant prayerful consideration to “above the line” ingredients and ministry organizations that bring consistent, positive, life-giving, missional impact.
Conversely, MAPPINGS has observed how leadership teams that give little consideration to “above the line” ingredients tend to be the most frustrated (and the most frustrating), resulting in high turnover, never-ending conflict, mission drift, and minimal, positive impact.
MAPPINGS International gives significant time and energy to Above the Line leadership development.
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