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01/05/2026

The final post by Renze...

5. Translate Insight into Action
Reflection without change is wasted. The final step is to turn lessons into commitments for the future.
o Case Study: Hobby Lobby’s founders analyzed their growth and chose to reinvest profits into ministry and community projects, turning insight into tangible impact.

The ultimate goal is not just to know what went right or wrong, but to build systems that replicate success and prevent failure. For individuals, this means habits and disciplines. For organizations, it means policies, training, and governance.

When we analyze ourselves and our organizations, we are practicing stewardship. We are saying: the past matters, the present is a responsibility, and the future deserves preparation.

01/04/2026

More from Renze...
3. Measure Against Values
Ask: did my actions reflect my core values? Analysis is not just about outcomes but about integrity.
o Case Study: Chick-fil-A has long measured decisions against its Christian values, closing on Sundays to honor rest and worship. This analysis of values versus profit has become a defining feature of its brand.
4. Seek External Perspective
Sometimes we are too close to see clearly. Feedback from trusted mentors, pastors, or colleagues can reveal blind spots.
o Case Study: Many family-owned businesses rely on advisory boards of elders or trusted community leaders to provide perspective beyond the immediate management team.

01/03/2026

Renze Theodoor Haveman is a Netherlander friend from our time in Ghana. He works to develop agriculture in developing countries. Over the next few days, his thoughts on analyzing ourselves and our ministry will be shared. My hope and prayer is that they will bless you as they do me. (Renze is found on Substack.)

Steps to Analyze Ourselves

1. Look Back Honestly
Review the past year without filters. What decisions brought growth? Which ones drained energy or resources? Honesty is the foundation of learning.
o Case Study: Many Christian entrepreneurs practice annual “accountability reviews,” where they prayerfully examine decisions against biblical principles of honesty and service.

2. Identify Patterns
Successes and failures rarely happen in isolation. They are often the result of repeated behaviors. Spotting patterns helps us see what we unconsciously reinforce.
o Case Study: Farmers in Africa often track planting and harvest cycles year after year. By analyzing patterns, they adjust timing and methods to improve yields.

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12/05/2025

Laziness kills ambition.
Anger kills wisdom.
Fear kills dreams.
Ego kills growth.
Jealousy kills peace.
Doubt kills confidence.

Now read that right to left.

(Source could not be determined.)

11/18/2025

Does this apply to ministries too?

06/26/2023

01/29/2022

Agree?