I was recently asked if I had ever written a personal mission statement. I thought about it for a minute and realized that I hadn’t. I’m not even sure I ever thought about writing one. I’ve helped draft mission statements for churches, teams, and projects, but never a personal one. I have a set of personal Core Values that I religiously adhere to, but I have never actually written out a personal mission statement.

So, I looked at the results of some recent ‘personality tests’ that I have taken, I thought about my passions, my gifting, and the things that bring me the most fulfillment, said a little prayer, and then the words just seemed to flow. It was a great experience and was surprisingly easy. I believe it will go a long way in helping me navigate and prioritize many of the choices I’ve yet to make in this final third of my life.  

I highly recommend to anyone, no matter what age or stage you might be in life, to write out your own personal mission statement. If done carefully and prayerfully, and maybe with a Bible at hand, it can be a helpful guide as you face the big decisions that will inevitably come your way. Of course, it can always be tweaked, if necessary, but a base to work from, and a foundation to build upon, is always a good thing.

So, for what it’s worth and for the sake of accountability, here’s mine: