A purpose statement is a declarative sentence that summarizes one’s purpose in life.
I established the following purpose statement at the start of my doctoral program in 2013. This has undergone a few revisions but has stayed relatively consistent since that time. Here is my personal, purpose statement:
Follow the way of Jesus Christ with my family and circles of influence; consistently love others by helping them to find their purpose, excel in their callings, and pursue their intimate relationship and adventure with God.
I have also included a list of specific areas of my life that are important to me, and also give me practical reminders to pursue my purpose in life daily:
- Following the teaching and way of Jesus Christ; modeling the way of life lived and letting everything that I say, do, touch, and have influence over be honoring to God.
- Starting with my wife, children, and I, the Hoff family follows Jesus. We are a family that pursues the Holiness of God and loves the world on purpose.
- Helping others to find their purpose life by mentoring and developing them to become more effective as leaders within their callings.
- Leading within Higher Education, helping institutions become the most effective environment for others to find their purpose and callings.
- Building Trust relationships with the current and future people I meet.
- Growing in my knowledge and effectiveness as a Transformational Leader.
- Growing in my experience as a teacher of the bible in order to introduce others into a relationship and life with Jesus Christ and encourage them on in their unique eternal adventure with God.
- Passion is something that I will pass on …. I will do it with God’s love!
- Words carry the power of life or death – I choose to use them to bring life!
