CREATING YOUR
MAP
THE MAP PROCESS
1
BRAINSTORM
GOALS IN EACH OF THE 4 AREAS
2
ASSESSMENT
REVIEW / MAKE OBSERVATIONS
3
GOALS
SET GOALS / ACTIONS STEPS
4
MAP
MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT
PLAN
1
BRAINSTORM
DREAM WITH GOD
PE R SO N A L G R OWT H
( C H A R A C T E R , E MOT IO N S , PERSONALITY, ETC.)
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PRAY AND LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
WRITE EVERY WAY YOU WANT TO GROW PERSONALLY
JUST FREE FLOW AND WRITE IDEAS (20 MINIMUM)
ASSIGN A NUMBER 6, 12, 18 -- IF LONGER (3YR. 5YR. 10YR.)
PRIORITIZE and NUMBER YOUR TOP 1-4 GOALS
TRANSFER TOP 4 GOALS TO “YOUR MAP”
IE. - I WILL GROW MY FINANCIAL GENEROSITY BY 1% THIS YEAR
IE. - I WILL LOSE 20LBS BY EXERCISING REGULARLY AND EATING
HEALTHY.
BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE
( B I B L E FA MIL IA R IT Y, B IB L ICAL DOCTRINE, KINGDOM W ORLDVIEW )
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PRAY AND LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
WRITE EVERY WAY YOU WANT TO GROW PERSONALLY
JUST FREE FLOW AND WRITE IDEAS (20 MINIMUM)
ASSIGN A NUMBER 6, 12, 18 -- IF LONGER (3YR. 5YR. 10YR.)
PRIORITIZE and NUMBER YOUR TOP 1-4 GOALS
TRANSFER TOP 4 GOALS TO “YOUR MAP”
IE. - I WILL STUDY THE BOOK OF ROMANS AND TAKE NOTES THAT I FILE.
M I NIST RY G R OWT H
( D E V E L OP IN G MIN IS T RY S KILLS BY GAINING EXPERIENCE)
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PRAY AND LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
WRITE EVERY WAY YOU WANT TO GROW PERSONALLY
JUST FREE FLOW AND WRITE IDEAS (20 MINIMUM)
ASSIGN A NUMBER 6, 12, 18 -- IF LONGER (3YR. 5YR. 10YR.)
PRIORITIZE and NUMBER YOUR TOP 1-4 GOALS
TRANSFER TOP 4 GOALS TO “YOUR MAP”
IE. - I WILL PREPARE AND SHARE AT LEAST 3 SERMONS BY ______
R E L AT I O N A L G R O W T H
( FA M I LY, MA R R IA G E , F R IE NDSHIPS, M ENTOR, PEER POSE)
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PRAY AND LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
WRITE EVERY WAY YOU WANT TO GROW PERSONALLY
JUST FREE FLOW AND WRITE IDEAS (20 MINIMUM)
ASSIGN A NUMBER 6, 12, 18 -- IF LONGER (3YR. 5YR. 10YR.)
PRIORITIZE and NUMBER YOUR TOP 1-4 GOALS
TRANSFER TOP 4 GOALS TO “YOUR MAP”
IE. - I WILL PREPARE GROW THE DEPTH OF MY FRIENDSHIPS
IE. - I WILL IDENTIFY AND DISCIPLE 2 PEOPLE WITH INTENTIONALITY
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GOALS
ACTION STEPS
THOUGHTS ON GOALS
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The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Proverbs 21:5 (ESV)
"Many people fail in life, not for lack of ability or brains or even courage, but
simply because they have never organized their energies around a goal."
- Elbert Hubbard
1) K e e p G o d f i r s t i n y o u r g o a l s .
Empowered by God’s Grace and led daily by the Holy
Spirit, I will....
- Grow my g e n e rosi ty to m y local chur ch by 2% by the end of 2015
2) Keep your goals Positive in tone.
3) Goals should be S.M.A.R.T
S - specific, significant, stretching
M - measurable, meaningful, motivational
A - attainable, agreed upon, achievable, acceptable, action-oriented
R - relevant, realistic, reasonable, rewarding, results-oriented
T - time-bound, time-based, timely, tangible, trackable
4) Goals allow for accountability with yourself and
another person.
5) R e v i e w g o a l s r e g u l a r l y ( Da ily, We e kly a n d M o n th ly)
6) K e e p t r a c k o f y o u r p r o g r e s s ( Jo u r n a l, Sp r e a d sh e e t, some
c apt u r i n g d e v i c e t h a t mo n ito r s th e p r o g r e ss)
“ SA M P L E” M A P “G O A L S ”
3 0 , 0 0 0 f o o t Vi e w
1) PERSONAL GROWTH
• 12/2015 Overcome tendencies of anxiety, apprehension + self doubt –
learning to walk in the confidence created by my true identity in Christ.
• 5/2015 Improve my physical health - better nutrition, exercise, and rest.
• 12/2014 IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
• 5/2015 IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
2) BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE
• _____Grow in my knowledge of the Christian Worldview and how to share it
with others in a creative and relevant way.
• _____Study and take notes on Romans over the next 18 months.
• _____Memorize one verse a week during AMP ( 32 verses )
• _____Read the Bible through once in 18 months.
3 ) M I N I S T RY G R O W T H
• 12/2015 Move my church ahead to break the ----- growth barrier by
developing and balancing maintenance and growth structures.
• _____IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
• _____IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
• _____IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
4) RELATIONAL GROWTH
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1 2 / 2 0 1 5 Nurture my marriage and family relationship.
_____IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
_____IE: This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
_____IE This would be a goal set from your brainstorm and assessment
“ SA M P L E” M A P “A C T ION S T E P S ”
ACTION STEPS for each GOAL
- Identify the steps to achieve each goal (brainstorm)
- Prio ritize the actions steps under each goal
- Pl ac e action steps in your calendar/schedule
- R e v i e w-You sh o u l d review actions steps at least weekly
1) PERSONAL GROWTH
• 12/2015 Overcome tendencies of anxiety, apprehension + self doubt –
learning to walk in the confidence created by my true identity in Christ.
Action Steps:
`1) Examine and receive healing for history issues that may be creating inner
stress.
2) Examine and assess lifestyle for any activities and disorganization which may
heighten stress.
3) Make sure regular/daily Christian disciplines are being practiced to ensure
intimate connection with the Peace of God.
4) Make sure regular spiritual retreats are practiced to enhance internal peace.
5) Study the Fruit of the Spirit as a part of spiritual disciplines.
2) BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE
• 5/2015 Grow in my knowledge of the Christian Worldview and how to share
it with others in a creative and relevant way.
Action Steps:
1) Watch and review the “Truth Project” by Focus on the Family.
2) Watch “Wide View” - ‘Framing Your Worldview’ DVD by Charles Colson.
3) Find a local colleague who is knowledgeable in these matters, willing to
engage in an ongoing discussion about a healthy Christian worldview, and even
review these materials with me.
4) Watch for other resources/colleagues who may be of some help.
3 ) M I N I S T RY G R O W T H
• 12/2015 Move my church ahead to break the ----- growth barrier by
developing and balancing maintenance and growth structures.
Action Steps:
1) Continue to empower and develop care ministry so small group involvement
and church assimilation will increase.
2) Create and incorporate believers’ developmental track (including new
member’s class) to identify individual gifting and train new leaders.
3) Enhance our assimilation program with better follow up steps for guests, new
believers, and better tracking of the growth and development of our members.
4) Develop strategic plan for balanced Pastoral Care and Outreach ministries.
4) RELATIONAL GROWTH
• 1 2 / 2 0 1 5 Nurture my marriage and family relationship.
Action Steps:
1) Pray and plan together Monday afternoon with my wife.
2) Encourage her bi-weekly through creative means.
3) Plan a monthly special date time.
4) Plan a weekend getaway twice a year.
5) Continue regular “dates” with the kids on a weekly basis (one per week).
6) Read “The Five Love Languages” to help understand my wife’s and my love
languages more adequately.
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MAP
YOUR PLAN
M AP “ G O A L S ”
3 0 , 0 0 0 f o o t Vi e w
- Goals should be S.M.A.R.T
- This will be you accountability sheet with your Mentor
- Review Goals at minimum on a weekly basis.
1) PERSONAL GROWTH
2) BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE
3 ) M I N I S T RY G R O W T H
4) RELATIONAL GROWTH
M AP “ A C T I O N S T E P S ”
ACTION STEPS for each GOAL
- Identify the steps to achieve each goal (brainstorm)
- Prio ritize th e a c tio n s st eps under each goal
- Pl ac e a c tio n step s in your calendar/schedule
- You should review actions steps at least weekly
1) PERSONAL GROWTH
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3 ) M I N I S T RY G R O W T H
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4) RELATIONAL GROWTH
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