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Why is ‘God given’ vision so important?

“Vision for ministry, is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to his chosen servants, and is based upon a an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstances” George Barna – ‘The power of vision’.

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Why is ‘God given’ vision so important?

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  1. “Vision for ministry, is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to his chosen servants, and is based upon a an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstances” George Barna – ‘The power of vision’

  2. “True vision is imparted by God, to his chosen people, to better enable them to know his mind and to do his will” George Barna – ‘The power of vision’

  3. Why is ‘God given’ vision so important?

  4. Gives us a sense of purpose Proverbs 29:18

  5. Inspires us to action - to serve God (Romans 1:16) - to serve others (Mark 10;43)

  6. Challenges our own limitations Luke 1:37

  7. Enables change to take place more effectively Nehemiah 2:18

  8. Literally transforms us Philippians 1:6

  9. Glorifies God rather than us Romans 11:36

  10. God’s vision for His church Matthew 28:16-20

  11. Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Matthew 28:16-20

  12. Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:16-20

  13. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20

  14. God’s vision for His church Matthew 28:16-20

  15. “We exist to help people to become fully committed and equipped disciples of Jesus Christ”

  16. What is a disciple?

  17. ‘A disciple is someone who is entirely devoted to learning and living for Jesus’

  18. Following Jesus secures our true identity

  19. Following Jesus re-orientates our worship

  20. Following Jesus draws us into a new kind of community

  21. Following Jesus unites us with a common vision

  22. “We exist to help people to become fully committed and equipped disciples of Jesus Christ”

  23. A church that worships God every day of the week

  24. A church that equips you to live for Jesus where you are

  25. Encouraging everyone to get involved in a appropriate small group

  26. Encouraging everyone to get involved in a local community group / activity

  27. A commitment to personal spiritual growth (applying what we learn)

  28. Individuals who joyfully share their resources for the good of the Kingdom

  29. A deep commitment to building a lasting and life-changing community that follow Jesus

  30. Hearts that are sensitive to sin and wounded when we offend God

  31. Learning to share our faith in natural and unforced ways in everyday life

  32. People who live differently from the norm because of their faith in Christ

  33. Spontaneous demonstrations of compassion towards those who are in need

  34. Complete submission to the Holy Spirit in both decision making and behaviour

  35. Believers who take the initiative to use their gifts and skills for the benefit of others

  36. A church that projects and lives up to its image of loving God, following Jesus and serving others

  37. “We exist to help people to become fully committed and equipped disciples of Jesus Christ”

  38. Living up to our calling - story of the early church - heartbeat of God

  39. Will you rely on God through the power of the Holy Spirit? “We will”

  40. Will you commit to personal spiritual growth? “We will”

  41. Will you recognise that we are in this together? “We do”

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