395 Gaps and Missed Opportunities: Mission Planning Fails (Dave Jensen)

'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 commitmentThe importance of the right goals guiding the planKnowing you really need two mission plansA plan to create and keep 'mission heat'When and how to ask for help for a mission planDave 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 Planning03:48 Understanding Goals in Mission08:09 Maintaining Mission Heat for Christians12:09 Common Mistakes in Mission Planning18:09 Evaluating Mission Effectiveness24:04 Key Takeaway: Keep the Main Thing the Main ThingTOOL BOX:Now, Where, How diagramNow, Where, How toolMission Calendar ExampleMission ebookReach Australia National ConferenceCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by CompassionThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.