'A failure to plan is a plan to fail' – an adage that rings especially true when planning for mission. In this episode, Dave Jensen explores common pitfalls churches encounter when planning for mission.

• Why having a plan helps you with reactivity and commitment
• The importance of the right goals guiding the plan
• Knowing you really need two mission plans
• A plan to create and keep 'mission heat'
• When and how to ask for help for a mission plan
  

Dave Jensen is the Assistant Director of Evangelism and New Churches (ENC), with a specific focus on the ‘E’ of ENC: Evangelism. His aim is to assist churches in their endeavours to see lost people find life and hope in Jesus.

CHAPTERS:

01:00 The Importance of Mission Planning

03:48 Understanding Goals in Mission

08:09 Maintaining Mission Heat for Christians

12:09 Common Mistakes in Mission Planning

18:09 Evaluating Mission Effectiveness

24:04 Key Takeaway: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

TOOL BOX:
Now, Where, How diagram

Now, Where, How tool

Mission Calendar Example

Mission ebook

Reach Australia National Conference

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