Making Room for the Important

District Conference 2019 is in the rear view mirror. You have already reengaged with your whirlwind. Now is the time to engage in the 4DX process. Now is the time to schedule a time to think more deeply about your Wildly Important Goals (WIGs). I encourage you to do that with the elected and influential leaders in your congregation. Be willing to ask the difficult questions and push yourselves to identify what is truly the most important goal your church could establish and then begin to consider how you can influence the achievement of that goal. Put it on the agenda of your next board meeting and get the conversation going.

The 4 Disciplines of Execution is not a program. It is a new way of thinking about effectiveness in achieving the mission that Christ gave us. I don’t believe we need to invest a lot of time in trying to develop a great mission statement. Jesus already gave that to us.

18 Then Jesus came close to them and said, “All the authority of the universe has been given to me. 19 Now go in my authority and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 20 And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.”
Mt. 28:18-20 The Passion Translation

I believe we need to invest our time, prayer and energy in seeking to discern what we can do that will have the greatest impact in accomplishing Christ’s mission.

As you identify your WIGs and you define the lead measures, I would like to hear about what you have come up with! Please send an email that briefly outlines your thinking and your plans. I may be able to use what you offer to assist other churches in working through this same process.

The total population of our district is 16,321,467. Studies suggest that no more than 3 million of them are churched. Our mission field is over 13 million people. I don’t believe we can afford to be satisfied with business as usual. Would you join me in seeking the direction of the Lord for our Wildly Important Goals?