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MISSION  STATEMENT  TIPS  &  EXAMPLES   A  Life  Group  Mission  Statement  can  help  clarify  what  you  do  and  the  popula>on  you  serve.  A  good  Mission   Statement  can  inspire  and  draw  boundaries.  Check  out  these  >ps  and  examples  to  build  your  own  Life  Group   Mission  Statement.   Tips  from  Top  Non-­‐Profits:    An  organiza*on’s  mission  statement  should  clearly  communicate  what  it  is  that  they  do.  Many  mission   statements  succumb  to  an  overuse  of  words  in  general,  but  especially  jargon.    Good  mission  statements  should   be  clear,  concise,  and  useful.  Some  might  also  add  “inspiring”  to  the  list  of  descriptors.     Clear,  Concise,  Useful:     • A  one-­‐sentence  statement  describing  the  reason  your  organiza*on  or  program  exists.                            (What  you  do  +  who/what  you  do  this  for)   • CLEAR:  Simple  language;  8-­‐10th  grade  reading  level   • CONCISE:  No  fluff;  Aim  for  5-­‐14  words  (20  max)   • USEFUL:  Inform.  Focus.  Guide. •

Our mission is to connect people to the extraordinary life found in Jesus – One Person, One Family, One Community at a time. (Faith Lutheran Church)



To enrich the lives of children and teens experiencing homelessness by providing personalized birthday celebrations. (Sweet Celebrations)



Our mission is to increase awareness, raise funds and encourage others to fight against sex trafficking. (Monarch Jewelry)  



The St. Louis Fisher House is a non-profit organization established to provide “a home away from home” to the families and caregivers of our military men and women during their time of need. (Fischer House)



We work for long-term transformation, rather than short-term assistance. (Mission St. Louis)



Our goal is to strengthen families by promoting children’s healthy physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and by partnering with parents and community. (Lemay Child & Family Center)



Spreading  ideas  (TED)

• (Example  of  Mission  Statement  too  long):  Our  mission  is  to  end  the  cycle  of  abuse  and  pet   overpopula>on  through  our  rescue  and  inves>ga>on  efforts,  spay/neuter  programs  and  educa>onal   classes.  We  are  commiVed  to  crea>ng  las>ng  rela>onships  between  people  and  animals  through  our   adop>on  programs.  We  further  support  that  bond  by  making  available  world-­‐class  veterinary  care,   and  outstanding  pet  obedience  and  behavior  programs.  The  animals  thank  you  for  your  support.   (Humane  Society  of  Missouri)