The Direction Setter Role
Direction Setters continually think about...
the future of the movement
what needs to happen
to accomplish the mission
What will happen if the leader fails to set direction?
Who do we need to be?
Where do we want to go?
How will we get there?
Who do we need to be?
What heart, spiritual
and character qualities
might impact our team’s
success in the mission?
What self-leadership skills �might impact success in the Direction Setter role?�
What are some �Biblical examples �of Direction Setting?
How does our desired culture �impact direction?
Kingdom Perspective
Value-Driven
Local Ownership
Learning Environment
Shared Leadership
Where do we want to go?
Global Direction
Local Movement Indicators
How will we get to the mission?
The Direction Setter’s Tool:
Strategic Planning Process (SPP)
“my part of our job”
During the process…
Pray
Clarify purpose and vision
Ask questions
Engage the team
Review regularly
What are some of the �common errors �of the Direction Setter?
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?
Global Direction
LMIs
SPP
Movement 360
Start/Stop/Continue
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?
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.
Direction Setters continually think about...
the future of the movement
what needs to happen
to accomplish the mission