[My Wednesday blogpost series is connected to my 2020 4Q program in which I share my personal responses to the questions raised in the worksheets.] 

The final piece of your vision is goals or strategies. Short-term and long-term goals help you practically figure out how to implement your vision. Goals should also be SMART: S is for Specific (What? Where? When?), the M for Measurable (Can I track progress?), the A for Achievable (Can I accomplish this in the time-frame I’ve set?), the R for Relevant (Is it important or world-changing?), and the T for Time-bound (Will I know when it’s done?). 

What are some of your short-term and long-term goals? Attempt to set SMART goals (S-pecific, M-easurable, A-chievable, R-elevant, and T-ime-bound).

MY SHORT-TERM GOALS: (I’ve broken mine down into our four categories)

PERSONAL GROWTH

• Before rolling out of bed, think of 10 things I’m thankful for in life.
• Meet with a mentor monthly.
• Listen to audio Scriptures, read a book, exercise, talk with Amy (15 minutes for each one).
• Devotionals—This Day with the Master (Dennis Kinlaw) and Victorious Living (E. Stanley Jones).

FAMILY

• Connect on dates with my children whenever they are home or when I visit them in their respective places of study.
• Devotions with Amy every day of the week when home.

HEALTH/FITNESS

• Walk/hike/run with Amy daily.
• Work out daily when at home and drink a half-gallon of water (daily).
• Lose weight to reach 150-155 pounds by the end of the year.
• Check-ups with doctor and dentist plus get cholesterol checked. 

MINISTRY/WORK

• Speak/coach/travel at least twice per month.
• Produce in book form: A Serving Leader’s Devotional: Gospel of Mark.
• Each Sunday afternoon plan my upcoming week’s schedule.
• Travel/train internationally for the Reverb Network (1-2 trips).

MY LONG-TERM GOALS:

• Support my children in launching their dreams.
• Help Amy become successful in her ministry with PrayerCast.
• Broaden speaking career to other cultures and groups.
• Develop products (books, videos, practical tools & other resources).
• Develop a 4-phase business serving leadership development program.
• Develop a global serving leadership movement through the Reverb Network. 

Now it’s your turn. How would you describe your short-term and long-term goals? Go ahead, write something down…you are a serving leader!

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