I’ve sat in on more than one long meeting, wordsmithing a mission or a vision statement. But, they are an important part of any organization. A clear, concise summary of what the organization seeks to accomplish.
A mission statement needs to be specific (so as not to justify any undertaking), but general enough to not limit the tactics you use.
A number of years ago, I created a personal mission statement:
My purpose is to bring glory to God through my relationships and responsibilities
I wanted it to be general enough to not be tied into any occupation, but specific enough to direct the decisions I make.
What about you? Have you made a personal mission statement? I’d love to hear it!