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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Pellowe]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Pastors who explore their church's mission with fresh eyes will gain fresh insight into the priorities and programs the church needs. <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/16/explore-your-mission-afresh/" class="linkbutton">More</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/16/explore-your-mission-afresh/">Explore Your Mission Afresh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs">CCCC Blogs</a>.</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pps-series-post-details pps-series-post-details-variant-classic pps-series-post-details-38706" data-series-id="628"><div class="pps-series-meta-content"><div class="pps-series-meta-text">This entry is part 16 of 24 in the series <a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/series/pastors-hope-and-a-future/">Pastors: A Hope and a Future</a></div></div></div><div class="seriesbox"><div class="center"><br /><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/series/pastors-hope-and-a-future/" class="series-628" title="Pastors: A Hope and a Future">Pastors: A Hope and a Future</a></div><ul class="serieslist-ul"><li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/01/pastors-you-have-a-hope-and-a-future/" title="Pastors, You Have a Hope and a Future">Pastors, You Have a Hope and a Future</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/02/inspiration-from-a-100-year-old-pastors-sermon/" title="Inspiration from a 100-Year-Old Pastor&#8217;s Sermon">Inspiration from a 100-Year-Old Pastor&#8217;s Sermon</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/03/a-life-of-ministry-with-no-regrets/" title="A Life of Ministry with No Regrets">A Life of Ministry with No Regrets</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/04/a-crowd-of-support-for-pastors/" title="A Crowd of Support for Pastors">A Crowd of Support for Pastors</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/05/pastors-you-do-have-a-partner/" title="Pastors, You Do Have a Partner">Pastors, You Do Have a Partner</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/06/the-significance-of-your-ministry/" title="The Significance of Your Ministry">The Significance of Your Ministry</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/07/when-ministry-is-too-much-to-bear/" title="When Ministry Is Too Much to Bear">When Ministry Is Too Much to Bear</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/08/master-your-emotions/" title="Master Your Emotions">Master Your Emotions</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/09/reframe-the-problem/" title="Reframe the Problem">Reframe the Problem</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/10/facing-the-opposition/" title="Facing the Opposition">Facing the Opposition</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/11/the-main-thing/" title="The Main Thing">The Main Thing</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/12/prepare-to-move-forward/" title="Prepare to Move Forward">Prepare to Move Forward</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/13/treasure-your-call/" title="Treasure Your Call">Treasure Your Call</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/14/come-back-to-your-call/" title="Come Back to Your Call">Come Back to Your Call</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/15/come-back-to-your-mission/" title="Come Back to Your Mission">Come Back to Your Mission</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li-current">Explore Your Mission Afresh</li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/17/this-is-what-god-has-given-you/" title="This Is What God Has Given You">This Is What God Has Given You</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/18/refresh-your-leadership/" title="Refresh Your Leadership">Refresh Your Leadership</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/19/a-new-way-of-working/" title="A New Way of Working">A New Way of Working</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/20/fall-in-love-all-over-again/" title="Fall In Love All over Again!">Fall In Love All over Again!</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/21/take-care-of-yourself/" title="Take Care of Yourself">Take Care of Yourself</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/22/you-are-ready-for-a-spiritual-retreat/" title="Pastors, You Are Ready for a Spiritual Retreat">Pastors, You Are Ready for a Spiritual Retreat</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/23/lead-with-abundant-joy/" title="Lead with Abundant Joy!">Lead with Abundant Joy!</a></li> <li class="serieslist-li"><a href="https://www.cccc.org/news_blogs/john/2021/12/24/what-i-believe-about-you/" title="Supporting You Going Forward">Supporting You Going Forward</a></li></ul><div class="clear"></div></div><div class="clear-me"></div>
<p>When you are done following through on the suggestions in the linked post, you should have an exciting direction for your pastoral leadership that will last at least the next five years. I think it will get your heart pumping with anticipation of all the good things yet to come under your ministry leadership.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s my testimony about the linked post. I wrote it based on my own experience of digging deep into the CCCC mission statement. I find it very exciting to think about our statement: <em>CCCC members will be exemplary, healthy, and effective Christian ministries</em>. Just the idea of thousands of churches and agencies further living up to that description excites me because of the greater effect they will have on Canadians and our society. </p>



<p>But there&#8217;s much more to get excited about! </p>



<p>When I think about what we have to do to fulfill our mission statement, all I can say is I get so excited I can barely contain myself! Plumbing the depths of a mission statement makes it very clear what must be done to achieve it and I look forward to developing or tweaking the programs that will do the job.</p>



<p>This post from April 12, 2021 walks you through a process to discover how your mission statement can transform your church&#8217;s priorities and programs. You will be thrilled with the result. And best of all, as a pastor you get the fun of implementing the ideas. </p>



<p>I can&#8217;t overstate the impact your mission statement can have. It resulted in CCCC changing its name and its branding, while leading to new programs and a new corporate ethos. Check this post out and discover its power for yourself!</p>



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