Measure What Matters By Chris Williams , Global Ministries Executive Director
“ Measure what matters ” is a common business refrain that drives the push to achieve specific objectives and key outcomes . This report is an example of measuring what matters to OMS : God ’ s impact through our missionaries and ministries . We praise the Lord for these quantifiable expressions of God ’ s grace in the lives of individuals and communities where we work ! But I also think of ministry aspects that are not as easily quantifiable .
How do we measure lives deeply impacted by funerals , births , weddings , and family or community events that OMS missionaries attend to support and love those around them ? How many tears were shed on their shoulders ? Can we measure how fervently and faithfully they have listened , coached , consoled , mentored , discipled , prayed , sacrificed , or served ? Further , how do we measure the blessing of God on all these and other activities ?
In agriculture , we easily recognize and tally the outcomes of the harvest , but it is less common to report on the preparation of the soil ; the prevention of weeds , pests , and disease ; or the conditions God provides that yield a great harvest . These are the inputs that lead to a harvest and cannot be neglected .
The impact we celebrate in this Global Impact Report for 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 are similar . They are results of a shared effort in which supporters , partners , and missionaries put their hands to the plow and worked together , while God gave the increase . Everything you read in this report testifies to God ’ s goodness , and we give all glory to him !
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