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Measure the Mission

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Kingdom Culture Scorecard

Gauge your ministry's impact. Track progress and celebrate wins with a Kingdom Culture Scorecard.

MarkingsStewardshipAccountabilityExcellenceDiligence(Matthew 25:14-30)

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“For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master’s money. Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.’ But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’“

Matthew 25:14–30

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Getting Started

  1. Identify Key Metrics: Determine what aspects of your ministry you want to measure (e.g., engagement, giving, service hours.
  2. Set Goals: Establish clear, measurable goals for each area of your efforts.
  3. Track Data: Implement a system for regularly collecting data on these metrics (e.g., quarterly surveys).
  4. Review and Reflect: Incorporate KPIs into the executive scorecard to discuss progress and to identify areas for improvement.
  5. Communicate Outcomes: Share the results with your team, celebrating successes and addressing areas needing growth.

Tips for Success

  • Involve team members in setting goals and choosing metrics to ensure buy-in.
  • Keep the scorecard simple and assign ownership.
  • Use both quantitative data (e.g., volunteer hours, funds donated) and qualitative feedback (e.g., employee testimonials).
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Resources

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Tool· Service, ToolEmployee Engagement Survey

This survey is designed specifically for Christian-led organizations to measure employee engagement and workplace culture. It includes custom questions and multiple language options and ensures anonymity. The survey provides robust reporting and professional debriefing to help organizations improve their culture and engagement based on scientific data and the Flourish Model.

Tool· Downloadable ToolBusiness as a Ministry (BaaM) Scorecard Template

C12 offers a customizable BaaM Scorecard Template that helps leaders track ministry progress throughout the year. This tool includes a spreadsheet for identifying key initiatives, assigning owners, and tracking progress toward goals, making it easier to measure and celebrate ministry impact.

Article· ArticleWhat Should We Be Measuring in Ministry?

This article challenges traditional ministry metrics, like salvations, arguing they measure outcomes—which are God’s domain—rather than inputs we can control. Instead, it advocates for measuring investments of time, finances, and relational discipleship. By focusing on faithfulness in sowing and watering, ministries can align with biblical principles while celebrating God’s fruit in his timing.

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