# 083 - 7 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask to Clarify Their Church's Mission

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Podcast: [Pastors Thriving | Ministry, Leadership, Discipleship, Church Growth, Small Church Strategies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pastors-thriving-ministry-leadership-discipleship-church-growth-small-church-strategies-6589021)
Published: 2025-09-09T04:10:08+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/kevinelworthunplugged/2184398
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## Resource

If someone asked your staff to write down your church’s mission, would they all say the same thing? In this episode, Kevin walks pastors through 7 clarity-defining questions that reveal how well your church’s mission, discipleship process, and expectations are actually understood—not just by you, but by your staff, volunteers, and congregation. Clarity kills confusion. Without it, you lose momentum. But with it? You create powerful alignment that fuels growth and next steps. In this episode: Why obscurity is more dangerous than decline The one-sentence test that reveals your real mission clarity How to diagnose if your team is aligned or just assuming What most churches forget to define when it comes to success How to bring instant clarity to your discipleship process 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts 👉 Pastors Thriving Podcast 🚀 Ready to create clarity and momentum in your ministry? Join the Make More Disciples Challenge → https://morediscipleschallenge.com/optin 🤝 Want personalized insight into your clarity gap? Book a free coaching session with Kevin → https://calendly.com/kevinelworthcoaching/complimentary-1-1-strategy-call

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