As a Christian parent, you want your family to be guided by a sense of purpose and direction that honors God. One powerful way to achieve this is by creating a family mission statement.
A family mission statement is a written declaration of your family’s values, goals, and purpose. It serves as a guide for making decisions, setting priorities, and defining what’s most important to your family.
But how do you create a family mission statement that is Christ-centered and meaningful? Here are some steps to help you get started:
Step 1: Gather Input from Family Members
Schedule a family meeting or discussion time, and ask each family member to share their thoughts on the following questions:
- What’s most important to us as a family?
- What values do we want to pass on to our children?
- What kind of relationships do we want to have with each other?
- What kind of impact do we want to make in our community?
Step 2: Identify Your Core Values
Review the input from your family members, and look for common themes, values, and principles that emerge. Narrow down your list to 3-5 core values that are most important to your family.
Step 3: Craft Your Mission Statement
Using your core values as a guide, start crafting a mission statement. Keep it concise, clear, and meaningful. Use simple language that everyone can understand.
Make it Christ-Centered
To ensure your family mission statement is Christ-centered, consider the following:
- Use Scripture to guide your discussion on core values.
- Start your mission statement with a phrase that acknowledges God’s sovereignty and purpose.
- Emphasize your family’s desire to serve and glorify God in your mission statement.
Examples of Christ-Centered Family Mission Statements
- “As followers of Jesus Christ, our family’s purpose is to love and serve each other, our community, and God.”
- “As followers of Jesus Christ, our family’s mission is to grow in faith, deepen our understanding of God’s Word, and seek to glorify Him in all we do.”
- “With faith in God as our foundation, our family’s goal is to create a home where love, kindness, and respect thrive, and to share God’s love with those around us.”
Bring Your Mission Statement to Life
- Display your mission statement prominently in your home, along with a corresponding Bible verse.
- Use your mission statement as a guide for family devotions and discussions.
- Encourage family members to memorize and reflect on Scripture that supports your mission statement.
- Regularly review and update your mission statement to ensure it remains aligned with your family’s values and faith.
Tips for Implementing Your Mission Statement
- Creating a vision board or display
- Setting reminders or scheduling regular check-ins
- Incorporating your mission statement into family devotions or prayer time
- Using your mission statement as a guide for decision-making and goal-setting
Why a Family Mission Statement Matters
- Increased unity and purpose
- Improved communication and decision-making
- Enhanced sense of identity and direction
Stay Tuned for a Helpful Resource!
To help you get started on creating your own Christ-centered family mission statement, I’ll be offering a downloadable worksheet printable in the coming days. This resource will guide you through the process of crafting a mission statement that reflects your family’s values and commitment to Christ
As you create and implement your family mission statement, remember that this is a powerful tool for shaping your family’s culture and values. By intentionally crafting a mission statement that reflects your family’s commitment to Christ, you’ll be better equipped to make decisions, set priorities, and navigate life’s challenges in a way that honors God. Ultimately, this will help ensure that you’re creating a Christ-centered family culture that will have a lasting impact.
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