expression to what we believe God is leading us to accomplish. • Determine priorities. Not all goals can be accomplished at once. A ministry-minded church must sort priorities, determining which goals to pursue first, second, and third: “Do we build a building first or hire a staff member?” “Do we increase our giving to missions or add an outreach locally for youth?” One of my cardinal convictions is that staff should take priority over programs and facilities. Staff will establish programs that