Strategic Excellence
Strategic Seasons
OBJECTIVE
This training explores the biblical principle of seasons in ministry. It emphasizes that God works in distinct seasons, each with its unique purpose and challenges. By understanding and strategically planning according to these seasons, you can maximize the effectiveness of your ministry. You'll learn how to discern the current season, align goals and plans with God's timing, prepare for future seasons, and cultivate patience and faith in God's plan. By applying these principles, you can experience greater fruitfulness and fulfillment in your ministry.
Overview
- The importance of understanding seasons
- Understanding and discerning seasons:
- Recognizing the current season and its characteristics
- Identifying God's purpose for the season
- Forecasting future seasons and preparing for transitions
- Strategic Planning for seasons:
- Aligning the season, goal, and plan
- Learning from Jesus' example in John 7
- Applying seasonal thinking to personal life and family
- Experience greater fruitfulness in your ministry
Questions
- How can you discern the season you are currently in, both personally and in your ministry?
- What are some practical steps you can take to align your goals and plans with the current season?
- How can you as a leader create a culture of seasonal thinking with your teams?
References
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
John 7
1 Chronicles 12:32
Further Study
Hebrews 10:36
Psalm 37:7