• Vision vs. Strategy: Vision asks “where are we going?” while strategy determines “how will we get there?”. The church’s vision and strategy must guide departmental planning.
• Alignment is Key: Ministries should tailor their strategies within the church’s overarching direction. For example, if the church’s vision is to “make a flood of disciples,” each department adapts this through their unique mode of communication.
• Strategic Consistency: Children’s ministry, evangelism, and Sunday gatherings all use the Bible as the central tool but adjust their method to the audience—kids, unbelievers, or congregation.
• Saying “No” With Confidence: A clear strategy allows leaders to say no to misaligned or unsustainable ideas, preventing resource drain and maintaining focus.
• Reflective Questioning: Leaders are encouraged to define their department’s strategy and check if it supports the broader church vision.

Example Exploratory Questions

1. What does the video say about how different ministries align their strategies with the church’s vision?
2. What does the video say about the challenges of saying “no” in ministry leadership?
3. What does the video say about the role of freedom and limitations in ministry department leadership?