Course summary

Well done on completing this course. Here is a summary of the key ideas from the course. We encourage you to discuss what you have learnt with your team.

“If we want to stay on mission we have to believe that the Gospel matters and keep the main thing the main thing.”

Six steps to avoid mission creep- Eli Samuels:

1. Craft a focused mission statement

2. Use your mission statement to make key decisions

3. Be willing to say no

4. Institute a process for decision making

5. Keep your beneficiaries at the forefront

6. Revisit and reevaluate your mission

Leaders guide questions:

• How can you incorporate regular reflection and evaluation to maintain focus and clarity on your core values and purpose?
• Identify one practical strategy you can implement in your team or the organisation to ensure that you stay true to your mission.
• Take some time to reflect on your values, priorities and mission. What is the main thing, or the core mission, that matters most to you when you think of your organisation?