Creating a Faith Based Family Mission Statement

The family compass often gets pushed off course in the schedules and distractions of today's busy life. But what if you were to create something to guide your family, keeping you focused on what truly matters and buoyed by your shared values? A family mission statement anchored in faith can guide your home with purpose.

Why Make a Family Mission Statement?

A family mission statement clearly communicates your family’s purpose, values, and goals. It reveals your beliefs and helps you make decisions that match them. For families of faith, it can also glorify God by reminding us to practice the way of Jesus together.

Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Creating a mission statement reveals a vision to guide your family to focus on faith, family, and friends.

Practical Steps to Create Your Family Mission Statement

Begin with Prayer: Begin the process by inviting God into the conversation. Pray for knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and unity while considering your family’s purpose and values. Ask God to show you all his plans for your family.

Include Everyone: A meaningful mission statement represents each member of the family. Gather everyone, including children, and encourage each to share their thoughts and ideas. Every voice matters.

Think About Core Values: Discuss what’s most important for your family by asking questions like:

• What values are most important to us?

• How should we treat each other?

• How can we honor God daily?

• How do we impact others in our community for the greater good?

Encourage open talk ‒ and write down common themes or ideas.

Add Scripture: Base your mission statement on God’s Word by including scripture that is meaningful to your family. One example is: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15. Let scripture shape the identity and purpose of your statement.

Write Your Statement: Using gathered ideas/values/scripture, begin crafting an inspiring, actionable, short mission statement that is easy to remember. Then, invite each family member to read it and edit as they see fit. An example is: “Our family’s goal is glorifying God through loving one another, serving others, and growing in faith through grace.”

Live It Daily: Mission statements mean more when lived daily. Be sure to display yours prominently at home as a daily reminder to every person in your home. Then, agree to revisit it regularly so it is helpful to your family when setting goals, resolving conflict, or making important decisions.

The Effects of Faith-Based Mission Statements

Faith-based family mission statements can:

1. Strengthen family bonds.

2. Provide clarity during tough times.

3. Deepen our connection with God.

4. Establish a legacy to be passed down from generation to generation.

With a clear mission statement, your family will be better equipped to face life’s chaos confidently, knowing you are anchored fully in Christ.

Creating Legacies Through Faith

Building these statements isn’t just focused on the now... this is the work of the not-yet-now as well! Centering our households on shared beliefs establishes a path for future generations to follow. Our work today is creating a testimony that reveals our commitment to God and family!

So gather your loved ones, pray hard, and begin crafting a family mission statement based on faith. It will guide your home and help you remain focused on what matters most: faith, family, and friends!