To be focused means that we will maintain a simple, understandable, streamlined ministry process and clear goals. Research shows that churches tend to be complex and accumulate programs. The result is always a kind of “ministry competition” where well-meaning programs vie for leadership, space, money, and volunteers. So we will keep things focused.

Jesus led a very simple ministry. The early Jerusalem church was focused on the basics.

Staying focused is not easy. It often involves a kind of sacrifice where we give up things we like in order to focus on what is the best. This helps us do things with excellence and increases the effect of what we do.

This is one of the most critical values in assuring that we actually hit our mission.