Your Mission

It’s been said, “if you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there”. This is true in life and in your ministry. What are your goals? What are you trying to achieve? What is your mission?

A mission statement defines the purpose of your ministry. It’s why you are in existence. If you’re not sure why you’re starting a drama ministry (or any Arts ministry), then you may find your drama team wandering in the wilderness of ministry service without spiritual fulfillment. So how do you identify your mission?

First, ask God. Drama Ministries can have different missions. God may be calling your ministry to the mission field or to the streets to use drama as an outreach evangelistic tool; others may be called to use drama as a teaching tool for children; or to minister within worship services; or special programs, etc. There is no “one” mission for drama. God will give you the mission for your ministry.

Second, make sure your mission is biblically based. There are more than enough goals for us to achieve in the bible, we don’t have to invent new ones. For example, using Matthew 22:37-40, your mission could be to strive to improve man’s relationship with God, with others, and with his/her self. Why make our mission biblically based? To help us stay God-centered instead of self-centered. Let’s face it; drama is also entertainment. We can easily get caught up in the “entertainment” and lose sight of the “ministry”.

Third, collaborate with others. Yes, I know…God gave you the vision. He called you by name, etc., etc., etc. Developing a mission statement is not a science. Your initial draft must be refined, worked, and re-worked. Discuss your vision and your mission statement with other saints. Of course, the Pastor is one of the persons you should speak with. Your Pastor will certainly be able to provide you with constructive critique on your mission and ministry, in which he/she is the ultimate overseer of.

Okay, so now you have a mission statement. Now what? Don’t keep it on paper. Make it real, discuss it in your meetings, give it to new members, and use it to judge your performances and to help you make strategic decisions concerning the direction of your ministry. As your ministry grows and matures, you may need to refine your mission statement. At least you now have a general roadmap to lead your ministry.

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