Staying On Mission

It’s easy for teams to get bogged down in the day-to-day grind. Urgent tasks, small frustrations, and routine responsibilities can chip away at the bigger vision. As leaders, part of our role is to continually pull people back to the “why” behind the “what.” When our teams stay connected to the mission, they stay motivated.

The Mission is the Map
At South Sound Church, we are constantly reminding ourselves that our mission is clear: To KNOW Christ and to make Him known, GROW disciples who grow disciples, and to SHOW the love of Christ to our community and beyond. (aka KNOW-GROW-SHOW). That mission becomes a guide for every ministry, decision, and conversation. When your team starts focusing on minor issues or preferences, pointing them back to the mission brings clarity and purpose.

Don’t Let Urgency Win
We all feel the pressure of the urgent. But urgent doesn’t always mean important. Jesus modeled this in His ministry—He never rushed, never panicked. He stayed focused on the Father’s will, even when crowds pressed in or disciples stressed out (see Luke 4:42-44). We need to lead like that: not reactionary, but intentional.

Repeat the Vision
Leaders often get tired of repeating the vision long before their team has even really heard it. Just because we’ve said it once—or a dozen times—doesn’t mean it’s sunk in. Repetition brings alignment. Habakkuk 2:2 says, "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it." Make the vision plain, memorable, and share it often.

Be a Big Picture Person
Here’s the challenge:

• What’s the bigger story your team needs to be reminded of?
• Are you keeping the mission front and center?
• Have you allowed busyness to blur your focus?

Recalibrate this week. Refocus. Reignite your team’s connection to the vision. And never stop reminding them of why you do what you do.