The reason for this plan is to be clear about what we do: ‘If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?’ (1 Corinthians 14:8). We need clarity because we are many, widely dispersed and very diverse, while the world in which we work is rapidly changing. Our plan therefore seeks to facilitate understanding, create unity, embrace positive change, focus on our purpose, help us prioritise, provide a sense of urgency, develop team ministry, properly invest God’s resources and our time and energy, and communicate God’s blessings.