In this presentation, visionSynergy founder and Senior Strategy Advisor, Phill Butler, talks about accountability in the context of missional networks.
It is appointed once for man to die & after that the judgment Heb 9:27When someone has been given much, much will be required in return Luke 12:48To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. Matthew 25:14-30Every one of us, then, will have to give an account to God Romans 14:12But they will have to give an account of themselves to God, who is ready to judge the living and the dead I Peter 4:5
GodThe people/audience you seek to reach or serveThe network/membership members & l’shipThe ‘home office’ of network/membership membersThose who invest – pray & give
Clear, effective plans & execution for net/p’ship operation & outcomesLimited, achievable objectivesWell-defined, monitored and evaluated roles to carry out planStewardship: Of the vision, money, diligence/effectivenessIn all things honesty, transparency & integrity
Clear, effective plans & execution for net/p’ship operation & outcomesLimited, achievable objectivesWell-defined, monitored and evaluated roles to carry out planStewardship: Of the vision, money, diligence/effectivenessIn all things honesty, transparency & integrity
KeysHaving a ethos of accountabilityEvaluationAnalysis: So what?Reporting
ElementsClear understanding: What the net/p’ship does, who is responsible for what, and how members have access/participateStrong internal l’ship communicationsHaving a l’ship team member responsibleRegular communications with members
What the Bible saysAccountability to whomAccountability for whatHow to be accountable