David Hibiske

FROM LAUNCH MODE TO LEADING MODE

• After launching, you may transition into a season of feeling things like: “I wish I had more time.” “I’m busy.” But the key question you should be asking is: Are we effective? Are we gaining traction toward the mission?
• Tug-of-war example:
  • Traction is what helps you win.
  • Alignment: It’s not about control, but a common goal.
    • Common goal > Focus > Impact
    • “Impact is the fruit of focus.”
  • The earlier you can build muscles of focus, the greater the payoff in the future.

8 STEPS TO ALIGN YOUR MINISTRY PLAN TO YOUR VISION

STEP 1: Know and communicate your vision and mission.

• Mission = why
• Vision = what accomplishing your mission looks like
• Without vision, the people perish. (Proverbs)

STEP 2: Gain perspective on today.

• Know where you’re starting.
• 4 Helpful Lists
  • What is right?
  • What is wrong? 
  • What is missing?
  • What is confusing? 
• SWOT analysis
  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Opportunity
  • Threat
• Ministry Life-cycle tool

STEP 3: Determine your priorities.

• 5-7 gaps to tackle in order to move from here to there
• Only the “big rocks” to lift.
• Key questions to ask:
  • What is critical that we must improve?
  • Where are we not all working toward the same goal?
  • Is there anything that is confusing?
  • Is there anything we need to stop/prune in this season?
  • Are we still operating in launch mode where we need to develop cadences for leading mode?

STEP 4: Communicate clarity.

• This is different than communicating vision.
• Everyone may be aligned with where you’re going…but this is about communicating what you’re doing now.
• How clear are your teams on what is important now?
• Practical tools:
  • Look for places you can communicate (huddles, leader meetings, etc.).
  • The OKR (objectives and key results)
  • 4 by 4 (four things to get done in the next four weeks)

STEP 5: Empower key leaders and teams.

• Every priority must have an owner.
• Get the right people at the table.
• Try to get your name off the list.
• Key considerations:
  • Who can do it beside you? Who are you developing?
  • Who is the best person to own this priority?
  • Who do we need at the table to accomplish this?
  • Who has the culture and the competency to accomplish this?

STEP 6: Implement regular accountability.

• Accountability is about motivation, not getting in trouble.
• Reframe accountability for your team. Winning teams have accountability.
• Key questions:
  • How are you holding yourself accountable? What did you get done this week?
  • Then, what did we get done? Where are we stuck?
  • When are you checking in on the progress you’re making? How can you implement regular accountability.

STEP 7: Communicate and celebrate wins.

• When you do this, it tells your team/leaders/church that you do what you say you’re going to do. This also builds trust.
• “A lack of current celebration can lead to a lack of future engagement.”

STEP 8: Develop consistency.

• Consistency + duration = impact
• What can you do this year to be consistent?
• How often and when are we going to _____?