This week the staff at PCC is getting together for our annual staff retreat to set goals, discuss strategies, develop the budget and plan the master calendar of ministry events for 2008.Here are a few thoughts I have regarding goal setting:
1) Goals are good. They are statements of faith.
2) We should dream big when setting goals. Jesus said, "According to your faith (goals) it will be done unto you."
3) Don't make your goals into gods. Sometimes you hit them and sometimes you miss. Brett Farve just broke the NFL league record for all-time touchdown passes. He also holds the record for most interceptions. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Throw it up there and see what happens.
4) Put your faith in God, not your goals. If you have a big God, you should have big goals.
5) God gives goals to leaders.
6) Goals help you build structure. Structure helps you determine what you need to accomplish your goals. You might have to ask, "What do I need to change, add, or do differently both personally or organizationally to achieve this goal?"
7) Be careful who you share your goals with. Not everyone will agree with your goals.
8) Goals should be out of reach, but not out of reality. Set big goals, but not too big that you demoralize your team if they can't conceive it or achieve it.
9) Goals are good for your soul. The motivate you to go for it.
10) Big goals makes us depend more on God. I've got BIG goals for PCC in 2008. Some people may say, "Dave, who do you think you are?" I say, "who do you think God is?"
