S.W.O.R.D. A Diagnostic Tool

S: Strengths—Identifying strengths: What have we done and are we doing well in Ephesians 4 ministry?

W: Weaknesses—Recognizing weaknesses: Where and why do we need to improve in Ephesians 4 ministry?

O: Opportunities—Picturing opportunities: How can we move toward robust Ephesians 4 ministry?

R: Risks—Evaluating risks: What obstacles stand in the way of healthy Ephesians 4 ministry?

D: Diagnosis—Diagnosing heart fitness: What prescriptions does God’s Word suggest, given the state of our congregation’s Ephesians 4 heart health?

(Robert Kelleman,  Equipping Counselors for Your Church, p. 64)