Strategic Plan for implementation

The Joshua Nations Master Plan contains five primary elements; Vision, Mission, Goals, Strategies and Assessments.

1. Vision: A Picture of the future that produces passion in people

“Without a vision the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18

Proverbs 29:18 ESV

Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

People are dependent upon a vision. Therefore, you as a leader must have a vision

for a Joshua Nations Bible Training Center and then subsequently cast that vision

into the lives of your churches, students and community. Training and discipling

students should be the focal point of this vision.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all things

that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the

age.” Amen.” Matthew 28:19-20

2. Mission: The heartbeat of all we do.

Mission defines the primary purpose and function in reaching the vision. Simply stated, the mission gives clarity on how to accomplish the vision.

Joshua Nations mission is to lead:

• Unbelievers to become Believers

• Believers to become Disciples

• Disciples to become Leaders

• Leaders to become Fathers

• Fathers to become Leaders of Leaders

3. Goals: The mark or standard for the determined outcome. Goals pull people into the future and motivate people to action.

Joshua Nations goals include discipleship, reproduction of healthy followers and leaders, and transformation of nations for Christ’s glory.

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

“For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church.” 1 Corinthians 4:15

Our goal is to redeem the culture of cities and nations through Christian influence in Education, Government, Education, Arts, Family, Business, Sports/Entertainment. This is accomplished by training and commissioning Christians into all of these realms of influence for God’s purposes.

4. Strategies: an integration of plans and resources to accomplish your goals.

Strategy is meant to be flexible and adjustable as you work towards the goals God has directed you. The implementation of strategy will insure your short term and long-term success. Joshua Nations’ strategies are emphasized through Leadership, Discipleship and Stewardship.

A. Leadership: Joshua Nations is committed to leading people and raising up leaders who have a spirit of excellence. Leadership character must match our leadership gifting. Leadership is a spiritual gifting.

“he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8

“And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.” 1 Corinthians 12:28

Leadership is influence! Some people are natural leaders and have been given a gift of leadership by God. Others learn leadership and grow in this skill throughout their life and ministry. God will make you into a leader as you remain humble, teachable and faithful.

B. Discipleship: Joshua Nations is committed to discipleship. Every Bible Training Center and training initiative revolves around healthy discipleship.

Jesus’ method of leadership strongly emphasized discipleship. Through discipling the 12 and also 70 more, Jesus displayed how to train and multiply your efforts through the principle of discipleship.

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2

Although discipleship can happen in groups, the best method is one-on-one. Personal discipleship is the most effective! For this purpose, every Joshua Nations student must serve in the capacity of a disciple/intern.

C. Stewardship: Managing time, resources, talents and gifts that have been entrusted. As leaders for Christ and His purposes, we are responsible for all that He has entrusted to us, including our own nations! Time, treasure and talents are to be used to touch and transform the lives of others. Jesus collects on His investment in our lives.

• Tithing: The tithe is God’s portion, the first fruits of our increase in finances time and resources.

• Talents: The talents that have been given to us should not be buried, but invested into eternal purposes. The Lord of the harvest will look for His return.

• Law of Increase: It is God’s desire to bring increase to the resources He has entrusted. Those who steward well and bring increase will be given more!

“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. 30 And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness.” Matthew 25:29-30a

• Spirit Led Giving: Through the Holy Spirit, people are directed to give generously. This giving is beyond the tithe and is inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit. Obedience to the Lord in this manner is imperative. Read 2 Corinthians 8,9 .

5. Assessments: Measuring the fruit and success of your efforts.

A Joshua Nations Bible Training Center is only effective if it yields good fruit, successful graduates and new leaders being launched into ministry. It is important to assess if the BTC is accomplishing the Vision, Mission and Goals. Is the fruit measurable? Is there accountability?

People do what you inspect, not what you expect!