Definition of Communication Value: DTS values contextualized, effective communication of biblical and theological truth through various means for personal and corporate transformation.
SMART Goals:
Personal Goal:
Specific: By May 1, 2025, I will continue working with Brazos Press to publish my book (tentatively scheduled for release in September 1, 2025)
Measurable: Monthly check ins with Publisher Editor and Marketing Director
Achievable: Staying on top of my writing and marketing deadlines as assigned by the publisher
Relevant: Helps boost brand awareness for IJM Canada's work; while also giving me credibility to apply to PhD programs
Time-based: By May 1, 2025
Ministry Goal:
Specific: By May 1, 2025, I will help bring in 180 new monthly donors directly by speaking at high profile live events for IJM Canada to help us acquire a total of 968 new monthly donors this fiscal year
Measurable: Quarterly reporting data from IJM data & insights team
Achievable: Being our speaker at the Bethel Music Canadian Tour and lining up 1-2 smaller conference opportunities
Relevant: Helps feed into new donor acquisition goals
Time-based: By May 1, 2025
Artifacts:
Personal Goal: Rough draft of book manuscript - https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/637315?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Ministry Goal: Data & Insight Team Report from IJM Canada on new donor acquisition results
Reflective Statements
For my competence in Communication, I am submitting the link to the book I authored during my residency year, The Justice of Jesus, published by Brazos Press, which demonstrates my ability to communicate widely on complex theological matters to a broad audience. I am also submitting a screenshot of fundraising results (including new FP / monthly donor acquisition), which demonstrates the results of my Communication skills during this residency year.
As I developed and demonstrated Christian leadership, I learned that writing a book takes time, perseverance, and dedication. I also learned that I am capable of writing in a nuanced, long form way. Furthermore, I also realized what I would like to get my PhD in - the history of the St. Thomas Indian Church, the faith tradition of my ancestors who were introduced to Jesus by the apostle, Thomas.
As a result of the experiences documented by these artifacts, I will continue to develop in Communication by aiming to write more books in the years ahead - especially now that I have this experience under my belt. I also hope to grow as a fundraising leader in the years to come - including by serving on nonprofit boards and lending my expertise to smaller, justice-oriented nonprofits as a fundraising consultant.
