Strategic Plan
This speech, delivered by Cynthia L. Hale, D.Min. at the Pastors & Leaders 2021 event, urges church leaders to embrace vision and strategic planning for church growth and renewal. It emphasizes that dreams and visions for ministry require serious consideration, careful planning, and continuous renewal to avoid plateau and decline. Citing a cyclical pattern of growth and decline, the speaker asserts that strategic planning is critical for churches to adapt to significant changes. The process outlined includes developing core values, defining vision and mission statements, setting SMART goals, conducting SWOT analysis, and ensuring passionate implementation through leadership and prayer.