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Vision

Vision. David Loder. CALAM Training 11-12 November 2007. Just for starters . . . D A V I D. evoted. vid sports fan. assal. ntrovert. riven. Some “vision” verses:. Genesis 12:1-3 Exodus 3:1-10 Joshua 1:1-5 Nehemiah 2:12 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 45-48 Isaiah 6:1-13 Luke 4:18-19

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Vision

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  1. Vision David Loder CALAM Training 11-12 November 2007

  2. Just for starters . . . D A V I D evoted vid sports fan assal ntrovert riven

  3. Some “vision” verses: • Genesis 12:1-3 • Exodus 3:1-10 • Joshua 1:1-5 • Nehemiah 2:12 • 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 45-48 • Isaiah 6:1-13 • Luke 4:18-19 • Acts 1:4-8 • Plus many more . . .

  4. Where we’re going . . . • Why vision? • What is vision? • Component parts of vision • Personal vision • Corporate vision • Implementing vision

  5. Times • Friday: 7.00 – 10.00 pm • Saturday: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

  6. Why Vision?

  7. “We concluded that the critical issue is not whether a company has the ‘right’ core ideology or a ‘likeable’ core ideology but rather whether it has a core ideology –likable or not – that gives guidance and inspiration to people inside that company.” (Collins & Porras: BUILT TO LAST p68)

  8. “Well-being” for Australians • Something to do • Someone to love • Something to look forward to

  9. “Well-being” for Australians • Something to do - Faith • Someone to love - Love • Something to look forward to – Hope Vision = Hope!

  10. What is Vision?

  11. What is vision? • How would you define vision? • What do you think of these definitions? • Which one is your favourite? Why? • What aspects of these statements do you agree/disagree with?

  12. The “VISION” Verse: Proverbs 29:18 • Where there is no vision (Heb = khazon), the people perish (KJV) • Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint (NIV) • Where there is no vision, the people run wild (Modern Language) • Where there is ignorance of God, the people run wild (Living Bible) • Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint (RSV) • Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint (ESV)

  13. Vision defined: “Vision for ministry is a clear mental image of a preferred future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based on an accurate understanding of God, self and circumstances.” (George Barna: THE POWER OF VISION)

  14. Component Parts of Vision

  15. The Package: (Stevens & Morgan SIMPLY STRATEGIC STUFF) • Our purposes: These communicate why every church exists • Our mission statement: This communicate specifically why our church exists • Our vision statement: This paints a picture of how our church will look in five years • Our values: This states how we’ll live together as we accomplish our mission • Our statement of faith: This communicates the doctrinal essentials that hold us together • Our goals: These are written annually to focus our energy on certain areas

  16. Vision defined: “Vision for ministry is a clear mental image of a preferred future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based on an accurate understanding of God, self and circumstances.” (George Barna: THE POWER OF VISION)

  17. Component parts: • Clear mental image • Preferable change • A future focus • Imparted by God • A chosen leader

  18. Capturing God’s Vision • Know yourself • Know your ministry environment • Know God • Know objective wisdom

  19. Personal Vision

  20. Component Parts: Luke 2:52 “And Jesus grew in wisdom1 and stature2, and in favour with God3 and men4.” • Mentally • Physically • Spiritually • Relationally

  21. Articulating personal vision • Pray – for God to reveal Himself • Think big! • Consult – others, tests etc • Develop – a 1 or 2 sentence statement • Live – according to your vision • Evaluate – life’s choices according to your vision

  22. Some personal questions: • Things I really enjoy doing • What brings me happiness/joy? • Three things I’d do if I knew I couldn’t fail • Issues or causes I care deeply about • My most important values • Things I can do at the good-to-excellent level • What I’d like to stop doing or do as little as possible

  23. Corporate Vision

  24. “All men dream; but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds Awake to find that it was vanity; But the dreamers of day are dangerous men, That they may act their dreams with open eyes to make it possible.” (Quoted in LEADERS, THE STRATEGIES FOR TAKING CHARGE, Bennis & Nunis)

  25. Dreams are cheap but Vision comes at a price!

  26. Principles • Arises through prayer and has been bathed in prayer. • Creates a sense of desire and builds commitment. • Expresses God's challenge to the church. • Brings the ideal (God’s) future into the present. • Is an expression of faith, hope and love. • Is in line with the church’s/group’s values.

  27. Process . . . • We listen to God (discernment) • We listen to each other (workshop) • We listen to our ministry area (demographics) • We explore the “possibles” (lateral thinking) • We list the “probables” (strategic planning) • We clarify the vision (focus) • We acknowledge the challenges (testers) • We live by faith (intentional living)

  28. The # 1 Question! Everything we do is about . . .

  29. Sample vision statements • “One church, one village, one generation” • “A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great commission will create a Great Church” • “200 by 2000” • “Committed to growing in Christ; committed to going for Christ” • “Growing healthy churches” • “More people, bowling more often, having more fun.”

  30. The Test of Vision: • Will the vision produce results of beneficial permanence? • Will the vision move people towards goals that fulfil their real needs?

  31. Implementing Vision

  32. Video: “Casting a Courageous Vision” • Were the component parts present? • To what extent were you motivated? • How much “risk” was in the vision? • What other questions are you asking? • List up to five points/lessons that impacted you • Other comments?

  33. Lessons learned from the Video • Clarity brings understanding to the vision • Connectedness brings past, present & future together • Purpose brings direction to the vision • Goals bring target to the vision • Honesty brings integrity to the vision

  34. Stories bring relationships to the vision • Challenge brings stretching to the vision • Passion & conviction bring fuel to the vision • Re-positioning brings change to the vision • Urgency brings intensity to the vision • Modelling • Strategy brings process to the vision

  35. Other “Stuff”

  36. Assessment • Part A Write up a personal vision statement. • Part B Develop a dot-point list of key insights gleaned from the set readings. • Part C either/or • Write out a process of developing a vision for your ministry group and document the beginning stages of its implementation OR • Choose a vision for a group. Evaluate the process for forming the vision, its implementation and its effectiveness.

  37. Bibliography • Barna: LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP • Barna THE POWER OF VISION • Blackaby: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP • Leadership: COURSE READINGS (Various authors) • Malphurs: DEVELOPING A VISION FOR MINISTRY • Maxwell: DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU • Maxwell: QUALITIES OF A LEADER • Shawchuck & Heuser LEADING THE CONGREGATION • Stanley: VISIONEERING

  38. Contact: davidl@qb.com.au

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