It's Cultural (pt. 2)
One of the most effective ways to articulate a company/church's culture is by crafting culture statements. What is a culture statement? A cultural statement is simply a statement that expresses your church's mindset - or the way we do things. The goal of a culture statement is to communicate the values, the philosophies, the ideologies you live by.
What makes a good culture statement? The best culture statements give a clear picture of what it is like to be apart of or be on staff of a certain organization.
Here are some of my favorite culture statements I have come across over the years...both church and corporation statements:
As you can see...culture statements can be a useful tool both inside and outside your church. Furthermore, good culture statements bring energy to the people of the organization: staff and volunteers. Another bonus is that good culture statements help evaluate fit, goals, and policies.
Lastly, remember that a culture statement represents the "brand." In a church setting you have to be willing to ask who are we? What is our brand? Why do people come and stay? These things will help capture the culture of your brand.
What makes a good culture statement? The best culture statements give a clear picture of what it is like to be apart of or be on staff of a certain organization.
Here are some of my favorite culture statements I have come across over the years...both church and corporation statements:
- We never play it safe, we follow Jesus.
- Found people find people.
- We live generously knowing we can't out give God.
- We live on the solution side of every problem.
- We listen, we care, we serve
- We check our egos at the door.
- We do the right thing.
- We practice open and real communication.
- Love first, lead second...but we always do both.
As you can see...culture statements can be a useful tool both inside and outside your church. Furthermore, good culture statements bring energy to the people of the organization: staff and volunteers. Another bonus is that good culture statements help evaluate fit, goals, and policies.
Lastly, remember that a culture statement represents the "brand." In a church setting you have to be willing to ask who are we? What is our brand? Why do people come and stay? These things will help capture the culture of your brand.