How a Personal Mission Statement Transformed My Journey
The impact of a personal mission on leadership and life.
I’ve been on a journey to develop and embrace a personal mission statement.
Over the past decade, I’ve sought to become a person who can lead well in every role and responsibility my life holds. A personal mission statement has been crucial in this pursuit.
Embracing the Journey
I’m striving to lead well as a husband and father. I aim to lead well as I shepherd and direct ministry. I endeavour to lead well in every day-to-day interaction I have.
I don’t believe this journey originated in my heart and mind. I firmly believe it was God’s calling on my life to become a person who leads well.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)
If God has placed a specific calling on our lives, it will be carried out. Not for self-glorification, but for the blessing of others and, in turn, for His glorification. Ultimately, it’s not about us; it’s about Him. But we get to enjoy the ride!
Leadership Lessons Along the Way
As I said, I’m on a journey, and every journey has its share of good and bad. Day in and day out, I consistently make errors in judgment, and my character flaws continue to trip me up.
Regardless, every failure I have experienced must be accepted and placed into my toolbox of life lessons. Each leadership fall has taught me invaluable truths about myself that have become vital to my leadership journey.
Developing a Mission Statement
This journey has culminated in a personal mission statement that always brings me back to my calling:
“Serving Christ by cultivating personal leadership through writing, equipping, and communications.”
This mission statement can be broken into steps of importance and facilitation:
- Serving Christ in every aspect of my life.
- Cultivating personal leadership as I serve Christ in my various roles and responsibilities.
- Writing down ongoing lessons and experiences to record growth and failures.
- Equipping future generations of leaders with the lessons I’ve learned.
- Constant communication with others, sharing and receiving experiences and life lessons with the world.
Join the Conversation; Share Your Thoughts
- What steps have you taken to develop your personal mission statement?
- How do you stay aligned with your mission statement daily?
- What challenges have you faced in living out your mission statement?
