...LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Family to Family Submitted to Dr. Gene Jefferies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of EVAN 525 Contemporary Evangelism by Shawn T. Hunt October 4, 2014 Abstract The book Family to Family is a concrete guide for the family that has lost connection with itself. The very purpose of the book as stated by the authors is to “discover God’s purpose for your family, develop a family mission statement, establish core values, make time for quality and quantity family time centered around God’s purposes, and equip you to lead your children to Christ and mentor them spiritually.” As the authors Pipes and Lee walk the readers though these areas they show us how to raise families that are centered on Christ and how parents can pass on their faith to their children and reverse the trend of them leaving the church upon turning eighteen. Family to Family begins with the life of the typical church going family that tries to do too much and is not connected to each other through Christ. The authors give the reader a weekly rundown of all the activities that this typical family has and shows how this is the cause of their disconnection with Christ. Pipes and Lee use data from the American Family Association to show that “Only 34 percent of America’s families eat one meal together each day. The average father spends only eight to 10 minutes a day with his children, this includes meal times...
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...offering online Personal Training and nutrition plans to people. * What is the mission statement of your organization? How does it demonstrate your decision on what you want your business to become in the future? Why is the mission statement important? KRK Training is committed to developing personalized fitness program that will motivate, support, and get each individual to their desired fitness goals by using safe and effective training techniques, for guaranteed results. My mission statement indicates that I want my business to touch and change people’s lives because I care, which will keep customers training for longer periods of time. The mission statement creates the foundation and is a reminder of the company’s overall purpose: To change people’s lives for the better. * What is the vision of your organization, and why is it important? “Fitness is a journey, not a destination…..” The vision I have communicates the purpose and value of my company and gives employees direction and inspiration to give their best. * What is the strategic direction of your organization? The strategic direction of my company will involve taking a realistic look at strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Understanding the strategic drivers will put my objectives into action, and establishing long-term decisions that involve people and resources and how they interact. The strategic direction for my company is based on basic goals and values, all decisions will always advance...
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...environment. – This is my personal vision however as an educational leader my charge is collaborate with stakeholders to develop shared vision and mission statements for a school/department or program. The Vision statement of school is defined as an “ideal image” of what school will look like or achieve in the future. The vision on the school should not come solely from myself. If others feel left out they might have “buy in”. It should involve input from teachers, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders. However I would have to do some strategic planning based on data-driven process; making sure that I understood and researched the current status of educational community. It is very important that the development of the vision is based on values, hopes, and dreams of diverse populations. I would strongly advocate that every student has equitable and appropriate learning opportunities. I believe creating a shared vision should not occur in long and drawn out planning sessions. Once completed, the vision statement should be put in print and very visible in the community. It is my responsibility to communicate the vision to the various internal publics. A Mission statement defines “who, why and how” of an organization. Along with the core beliefs and values, this provide the guidelines in which staff and other stakeholders have agreed to work to achieve a shared vision. This involves processes needed for growth. Development of the mission involves input from...
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...excellent objectives. You paper was written well...only a couple small errors. You had your references...but you need to make sure the references and citation are formatted according to APA guidelines. Late papers are really really hurting your grade. Content and Organization: 70/70 Readability and Style: 14/15 Mechanics: 10/15 Total: 94/100 Measureable outcomes to be achieved within a set time frame are defined strategic objectives. Strategic objectives contain a diversity of characteristics, extending from procuring a business to new heights, advancing the organization in the direction set out by the mission statement. The Chemistry Consulting (n.d.) website states, during strategic objective sessions it’s important to ensure that objectives can work within the framework of the mission, value and goal statements developed earlier in the planning process, and that the organization develops specific strategic measures or benchmarks to asses how well it does in obtaining its objectives. Balanced Scorecard |Perspectives |Objectives |Measurements |Targets | |Financial |Maximum Returns |Return on Equity |15% | | |Revenue growth |% Change in revenues |+13% ...
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...information stored on my computer that is very critical to my personal life. My personal computer holds credit card numbers, bank account details, passwords, medical information, websites I have visited, personal family pictures, some private letters and all my business ideas. Basically my whole life is on my personal computer and if it fell into the wrong hands someone might use it to commit fraud against me. I will have to take action quickly to minimize the potential for the theft of my identity. I will have to close compromised credit card accounts immediately and put an initial fraud alert on my credit report. I will have to place new passwords on old and new accounts that I open. I think getting my personal information compromised would leave me very paranoid and I will be watching for signs that my information is being misused and I think at the end it will leave me feeling much violated. 2. What is a mission statement? What is a vision statement? What is a values statement? Why are they important? What do they contain? Provide an example of one of the three. (150 - 200 words) A mission statement is a clear definition of what an organization is, the reason for their existence and the reason for being. A mission statement should define its main customers, products and services produced. Mission statements are very important because they are a guiding light for people who run the business and to the business itself. An example of a mission statement is a Restaurant that...
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...to initially create the vision, mission and values as a backdrop of the business. These facets will be the basis of which the company operates and what it is built upon. For instance, as I looked through several organizations websites including: Cox Communications, GE, CARQUEST and Entergy, they all mention frequently within their vision and mission statements and their values that there business practices are conducted with integrity, honesty and customer service is of the utmost of importance. Additionally, they go on to indicate they promote productivity and diversity throughout the company. As I brainstormed ideas as to what my business form would be, the service or product I would provide as well as what is in demand; I too would like my company to be built on the basis of those parallel characteristics mentioned above. In this strategic plan, part I, I will explain the importance of my business’s vision, mission, and values in determining my strategic direction, including the following: defining my business, services, and customers by developing a mission statement and the differentiation of my services. I will create a vision for my company that clearly demonstrates my decision on what I want my business to become in the future. In addition, I will utilize guiding principles or values for my selected business considering the topics of culture, social responsibility and ethics. Also, I will analyze how the vision, mission and values guide the company’s...
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...Vision Statement July 3rd, 2016 Vision Statement There are important differences regarding what is vision and mission statements. The importance of understanding their differences will help the organization to build a sustainable base that will guide the organization according to these statements. In conducting research on visions statements of different organizations I found the Amazon vision statement one that reflects a clear purpose of its future and that it is well communicated through simple words. According to Amazon "Our [Amazon's] vision is to be earth's most customer centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online." (Quoted from Amazon.com). This vision statement selected provides an engaging picture of the future of the organization supported by it acts. Difference between vision and mission statements The difference between vision and mission statements include where the aspect is that they want to show regarding itself or society. Boone states “I've read that the mission statement answers the question: "What is our business?" The vision statement answers the question: "What do we want to become?" (Boone, 2005). A vision statement could be compared with a roadmap that will guide us in the future by setting defined directions and also what the company wants to become, and in order to be successful it should be clear, desirable, challenging, feasible, and easy to communicate. The mission statement...
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...failures are personally painful and could have been conceivably too often prevented, consensus dissolves around how to take action to the problem? Some businesses owners may believe think that a successful business’ is based solely on luck; while other’s business owners believe may think that their success is based on the location of their business. Although, both concepts could be attributed to success, in this report I provide a solution that could help business owners transit a business toward its success. In this paper, as a business professional for Right Greetings Card Company, I argue in support of and focus on the importance of implementing a strategic plan for the success of this business. Several business owners might disagree with my argument, because they might feel that documenting a strategic plan can could be a time-consuming and costly process. This paper outlines the importance of documenting and implementing a strategic plan. Additionally, this paper provides vital explanations as to why a strategic plan is important for the success of the business. Crafting and Executing Strategy What is a strategic plan, and why is it important...
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...Vision * A vision statement is what the organization wants to become. Define the desired future state. Example: Microsoft: "Empower people through great software anytime, anyplace, and on any device." Company Mission * A mission statement concerns what an organization is all about. * Defines the present state or purpose of an organization; * Answers three questions about why an organization exists - * WHAT it does; * WHO it does it for; and * HOW it does what it does. * Is written succinctly in the form of a sentence or two, but for a shorter timeframe (one to three years) than a Vision statement; and, Example: Eaton Mission Statement We are committed to attracting, developing, and keeping a diverse work force that reflects the nature of our global business. Nissan: "Nissan provides unique and innovative automotive products and services that deliver superior, measurable values to all stakeholders in alliance with Renault." http://www.missionstatements.com/fortune_500_mission_statements.html Company Objective(s) In this step the firm’s mission and vision is converted into tangible actions (objectives) and later into results (goals) to be achieved. Objectives are broad categories. They are non-measurable, non-dated, continuous, and ongoing. With objectives the company moves from motive to action. Objectives are the general areas in which your effort is directed to drive your mission statement. To write an objective...
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...MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS A vision statement is what companies do to give a full idea of what they want for the company or what direction the company is targeting. It’s a clear structure of what the company wants and why they want what they want. A vision statement is when a company set long term or short term goals. Vision statement is for a company to achieve and accomplish the desired targets of the business. A good vision statement provides structure for the daily operation of the company. The two must important part of a vision statement is what the company wants for the future and it must have excitement and motivation. "Use the company culture description for more details on the goals and direction of the business." Vision statements are future-based and are meant to give inspiration and direction to the employees of the company, not anyone outside the company. Vision statements are formal and can change over time. As a company grows, its objectives and goals most likely will change. Vision statements need to be restructured as needed to compliment the change as goals are on target and met. A couple of questions you might need to ask yourself when writing your vision statement includes the following, what problem does your company want to solve? What does your company wish to achieve? Who is your target consumer, and what do you want to do for them business wise? Vision statements should provide a sense of direction and enlarge...
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...2015 Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………….... 3 V-Gym analysis…..………………………………………………………………. 3 V-Gym’s mission statement and vision ………………………………………….. 4 Values and guiding principles..,………………………………………….………. 5 Organization’s strategic direction and aims …………………………..…………. 6 Customers need satisfaction and Achievement of Competitive Advantage……… 6 Conclusion………...………………………………………………………………. 7 References………...………………………………………………………………. 9 Introduction A Strategic plan is fundamental to conceptualizing and building up new business that existed for success. Mission, vision, and value statements are crucial factors that take a place as guiding and controlling standards for a business's strategic initiatives. This paper is Part 1 of my strategic plan descriptive analysis of mission and vision of V-Gym, and how all these statements will help V-Gym to separate itself from its rivals. In addition to that, the paper likewise discuss V-Gym's values, which are represented by its vision and mission statements, and how these values guide the organization's strategic directions, which thus will help the organization to fulfill its stakeholders, expand productivity, and separate itself from its rivals. V-Gym Analysis My business plan is focusing on developing a virtual Gym, Known as V-Gym. Basically V-Gym, is a combination between internet Gym and Virtual reality imaging provided...
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...create my business and remain successful throughout the life of the business. Having the proper planning is going to be one of the keys to success. Knowing and understanding the values of the business is also important and will enable me to be more efficient in the opening of my business. The business that I am planning to open is a bakery. I want to open a bakery that offers a variety of different products for my customer base. I have created a vision for this bakery and it is to guarantee fresh value products to my customer any time of day. Being able to serve a fresh quality product to your customers is important in maintaining a good relationship with the customer. It is great to have a vision in mind and within that vision it is important that it is always carried out. Understanding the vision of the company will help me create a mission statement for my customers to see and understand. I plan to offer all types of different bakery items. I want to be able to give the customer a quality product that they can’t resist. By offering different products such as cakes, cookies, pies and other delicious desserts I will be able to gain the business of the customer and help my business to grow. The mission statement of my company is to be a strong company with great values to offer our customers best quality in products and services. We promise to be efficient in servicing the consumer and making sure every product served is fresh and served with a smile. The mission of our...
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...As you think about where your organization is now, you want to look at your foundational elements (mission and value) to make sure there has not been a change. More than likely, you will not revise these two areas very often. Then you want to look at your current position or your strategic position. This is where you look at what is happening internally and externally to determine how you need to shift and change You should review your strategic position regularly through the use of a SWOT. These elements are as follows: Mission statement: The mission describes your organization’s purpose — the purpose for which you were founded and why you exist. Some mission statements include the business of the organization. Others explain what products or services they produce or customers they serve. Does your mission statement say what you do? Why does your organization exist? Values and/or guiding principles: This clarifies what you stand for and believe in. Values guide the organization in its daily business. What are the core values and beliefs of your company? What values and beliefs guide your daily interactions? What are you and your people really committed to? SWOT: SWOT is an acronym that stand for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These elements are crucial in assessing your strategic position with your organization. You want to build on your company’s strengths; shore up the weaknesses; capitalize on the opportunities; and recognize the threats. Where are...
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...Life Mission Marjorie G. Rizzo Southeastern Louisiana University College of Nursing and Health Sciences NURS 333 September 28, 2015 LIFE MISSION 2 A Life Mission Choosing to pursue a career in nursing represents the commitment I have to live in accordance with my values. A nursing career constitutes a large part of my overall mission in life. A mission that acquires more dimensions as I learn more of what nursing entails. Experiences and Decisions My experiences have taught me the wisdom of living my life in a manner that provides me with the things that give my life meaning. Experience has taught me to make decisions based upon my values. Challenges Life presents challenges that require either creating a way to change the circumstances that present themselves or adapting to those circumstances. In the process of changing and adapting, I learned that I can use the strengths, skills, and creative thought processes I’ve developed and to apply these skills to other areas in my life. Direction I have moved towards different careers based upon my natural talents and inclinations, but found that they left me unsatisfied. I realized the dissatisfaction was due to the lack of altruistic components in the fields I was pursuing. I researched different career options and decided that nursing encompassed all the things that have meaning for me. Mission Statements My personal mission in life is in line with my view of life as a continuous growth process. At the core of my value...
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...III. General Company Description What business will you be in? What will you do? A: My business is coaching as I am certified in intervention, life coaching, and relationship counseling. I will be coaching to help people manage their priorities, learning their communication style, and explore the way they use their inner and outer resolution and conflict styles to better understand themselves (Leadership skills for, n. d.). I have learned and used many tools to get at these ideals, and have a genuine desire to do some good. Mission Statement: Many companies have a brief mission statement, usually in 30 words or fewer, explaining their reason for being and their guiding principles. If you want to draft a mission statement, this is a good place to put it in the plan, followed by: A:...
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