The Biblical Planning & Execution Framework with Art of War

Continued from  ✦ The Journey of a Well-Planned Step - Proverbs 16:9 · 3:5–6 · 16:3 ·

⚔ DAO · SHI · SHU · QI · FA

Strategic Planning & Execution Framework · Proverbs 16:9 · 3:5–6 · 1 Chron 12:32谋事在人，成事在天

DAO 道Mission · Vision · Values

Prov 29:18

Why do we exist?

• Kingdom purpose
• Identity in Christ
• Eternal perspective

SHI 势Trends · Terrain

1 Chron 12:32

Where is God moving?

• Cultural shifts
• Open doors
• Unique positioning

SHU 术Strategy · Tactics

Prov 16:3

How will we get there?

• 3–5 key initiatives
• Milestones
• Resource allocation

QI 器Tools · Capabilities

Ex 31:3

What do we need?

• Spiritual gifts
• Skills & tech
• Financial resources

FA 法Ops · Discipline

1 Cor 14:40

How do we execute daily?

• Roles & rhythms
• Accountability
• Systems & reviews

Framework Overview

Factor

Focus

Key Verse

Core Question

DAO 道

Mission · Vision · Values

Prov 29:18

Why do we exist?

SHI 势

Trends · Terrain

1 Chron 12:32

Where is God moving?

SHU 术

Strategy · Tactics

Prov 16:3

How will we get there?

QI 器

Tools · Capabilities

Ex 31:3

What do we need?

FA 法

Ops · Discipline

1 Cor 14:40

How do we execute daily?

Biblical Rhythm: Plan → Execute → Review

Phase

Focus

5-Factor Application

PLAN

Annual / Quarterly

DAO + SHI + SHU

EXECUTE

Monthly / Weekly

QI + FA

REVIEW

Monthly / Quarterly

All 5 — learn, pivot, celebrate

Proverbs 16:9 — “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”  ·  3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord… and He will make your paths straight.”

Strategic Worksheet (one-page planner)

DAO 道 — Mission, Vision, Values

SHI 势 — Trends & Terrain (open doors, cultural shifts)

SHU 术 — 3–5 Key Initiatives & Milestones

QI 器 — Tools, Skills, Resources Needed

FA 法 — Execution Rhythms, Roles, Accountability

✝ Dedicate Your Strategy

Lord, give us Your vision, not our ambition. We surrender our plans to You. May our DAO be rooted in Your calling, our SHI discern Your timing, our SHU be wise and faithful, our QI stewarded for Your glory, and our FA build a culture of love and discipline. I plan with all my might — but I trust completely in You. Amen.

⚡ Takeaway: DAO = WHY · SHI = WHEN/WHERE · SHU = HOW · QI = WITH WHAT · FA = WHO & RHYTHM. Plan like it depends on you, but pray like it depends on God — because ultimately, it does.

DAO-SHI-SHU-QI-FA · Bible-Based Strategic Framework · Prov 16:9 · 谋事在人，成事在天