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The Direction Setter Role

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Direction Setters continually think about...

the future of the movement

what needs to happen

to accomplish the mission

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What will happen if the leader fails to set direction?

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Who do we need to be?

Where do we want to go?

How will we get there?

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Who do we need to be?

What heart, spiritual

and character qualities

might impact our team’s

success in the mission?

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What self-leadership skills �might impact success in the Direction Setter role?

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What are some Biblical examples of Direction Setting?

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How does our desired culture �impact direction?

Kingdom Perspective

Value-Driven

Local Ownership

Learning Environment

Shared Leadership

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Where do we want to go?

Global Direction

Local Movement Indicators

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How will we get to the mission?

The Direction Setter’s Tool:

Strategic Planning Process (SPP)

“my part of our job”

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During the process…

Pray

Clarify purpose and vision

Ask questions

Engage the team

Review regularly

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What are some of thecommon errorsof the Direction Setter?

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Who needs to be around the table

whenever you are setting direction?

What do you need to do by yourself to prepare for a direction setting session so it is effective?

How will you as the leader

ensure follow through on plans?

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Global Direction

LMIs

SPP

Movement 360

Start/Stop/Continue

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Personal Application

Describe an excellent Direction Setter in your role? What would they do?

What holds you back as a Direction Setter?

What might you do to change?

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Discuss as a Group

What are some specific strategic challenges

you face in your ministry?

How might your role as Direction Setter

help you with those?

List goals you need to pursue in the next 90 days as a Direction Setter.

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Direction Setters continually think about...

the future of the movement

what needs to happen

to accomplish the mission