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 A Family Mission Statement

All people need a purpose for their lives other than simply meeting their needs and wants. Families need a purpose as well. People and businesses do not plan to fail, they fail to plan. 

One day at work my supervisor set out to write a Mission Statement for our customer service team. The team brainstormed to determine what was and wasn’t working well, and what plans and strategies we could implement to better serve our customers.

So we brought this process into our blended family. One night our family sat and developed a Becnel/Morriz Family Mission Statement that focused on relational and spiritual qualities for our family. We had our children participate in the process, asking what was important to them for our family to become and accomplish. We realized later how it gave them a sense of belonging to the family, and ownership of the goals. 

During the meeting, I took notes as everyone commented. We continued around the table several times until everyone had no additional suggestions.  Summarizing the comments, we came up with the following Mission Statement and Strategy for success:

The Mission of the Becnel/Morriz family is to serve Jesus Christ our Lord, as a family,
to express God’s love, honor and grace toward each other, to appreciate the individuality that God gave each of us, to share love with those who need love, encouragement, and hope, and to have fun! 

Strategy for success

Each family member will: Pursue the character of Jesus in their life, establish a high moral standard, stand up for right choices wherever they are, abstain from R-rated or questionable movies and TV programs, discipline with love and grace, treat each family member with respect, honor, and appreciate each other. Pray seven days for seven people, be involved in our church, be involved in community outreach, and enjoy family vacations and other fun activities.

I know writing a mission statement sounds crazy; I received a strange look from Paige when I suggested it. But do not knock it until you try it. 

Suggestion:

Schedule a family meeting to build your unique family mission statement and strategy.

Our Prayer for you:

Good, good Father, thank You for giving creativity to unify this blended family. Bring Your abundance into this home, in Jesus Name!

Copyright 2019 Moe and Paige Becnel @ Blending A Family Ministry