where to Begin

(2006)
From Bill Easum

A planting pastor needs to have all of the DNA in place before even gathering a launch and/or core team. DNA includes mission, vision, values, constitution, charter, articles of incorporation or whatever you think you will need. Then, and only then, cast your vision and invite a team to join you who resonate with those values. Those who gather a crowd and then try to settle the DNA are seldom as effective as those who do this basic work first.

Jim Griffin says, Friends, please print out this comment from Bill and paste it on your foreheads!