Reflection activity

The strengths that serve your ministry well today will need to be intentionally protected as you grow.

For each strength, reflect on how it is currently expressed in your ministry and what you could do to preserve it as the ministry becomes larger and more complex. Complete the table below.

Strength	How do we see this in our ministry today?	How can we protect it as we grow?
Vision	We regularly remind ourselves why God called us to this ministry.	Creating space for experimentation and learning rather than becoming overly process-driven.
Faith	...	...
Relationship	...	...
Innovation	...	...
Flexibility	...	...

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Strengths in the start-up stage.docx

As you explore this stage, think about how these five pieces fit together:

Vision provides a clear sense of purpose and direction.
Faith keeps the ministry dependent on God and confident in His leading.
Relationships build the support, trust, and partnerships needed for growth.
Innovation helps the ministry respond creatively to new opportunities and challenges.
Flexibility enables the team to adapt, learn, and adjust as the ministry develops.

Together, these five elements create a strong foundation for a healthy and sustainable startup ministry.

Complete this sentence:

One thing we could do to strengthen this foundation is…