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CAPTURING GOD S VISION

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CAPTURING GOD S VISION

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    1. CAPTURING GOD’S VISION

    2. Vision “Where there is no vision the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18

    3. Perish “Cast off restraint.” “Run wild” “Do not accept divine guidance” “Are without order” Proverbs 29:18

    4. Definition of Vision “Vision is a clear mental image of a preferable future imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstances.” - George Barna

    5. Nehemiah’s Vision Became aware of the need (1:1-3) Sought a vision from God By fasting and praying (1:4-5) Interceding for the people (1:6-10) Asking for God’s blessing (1:11) Caught a vision and was willing to sacrifice (2:1-10)

    6. Nehemiah’s Vision Caught a vision and was willing to sacrifice (2:1-10) Shared the need with the King Asked for a leave Had an idea about the time frame Had an idea about the resources that were needed Asked for letters for the governors Departed for Jerusalem 2:11 Made an onsite assessment 2:12-17

    7. Nehemiah’s Vision Shared the vision (2:18) Got a commitment (2:18) “Let us arise and build” Developed a strategy that demanded unity and cooperation (4:15-23)

    8. Nehemiah’s Vision Worked to overcome obstacles: Internal (5:1-19) External ( 4:1-3; 6:1-4) Ridicule, Deception Response “I am doing a great work” (6:3) Accomplishment & Celebration

    9. Ministers’ Vision Form a mental picture of the end product - The Church God said to Abraham “Look into the heavens and count the stars” (Gen. 15:5) Have a futuristic view Not what is but what can be Have a compelling picture Paul: “I was not disobedient…” (Acts 26:19)

    10. Significance of Vision Provides a clear sense of direction Helps to enlist workers Enhances unity

    11. Attainment of a Vision Study the Bible Pray and reflect Know the target group Dialogue with other vision driven ministers Formulate vision statement Develop a slogan

    12. Communicate the Vision With Your Team One on one Retreat settings Informational meetings Prayer walks

    13. Communicate the Vision With Church Members Live the vision Preach and teach the vision Communicate it repeatedly & creatively Videos, newsletters, skits, dramas, songs, testimonies, bulletins Communicate it with passion

    14. Vision and Passion Vision needs to be related to a significant, eternal purpose if it is to appeal to people.

    15. Vision & Mission Vision focuses on end product: “What will the new church look like in 5, 10, 15, 20 years?” Mission focuses on purpose What does God want us to accomplish? Whom does God want us to reach? Why does God want us to do this?

    16. The Great Commission What? -- Make Disciples Whom? -- All people groups Why? -- To glorify the exalted Christ “The mission statement is a re-statement of the Great Commission.”

    17. What is vision? A clear and compelling image of what could be

    18. What we aim for is very often what we achieve.

    19. What is your vision?

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