Vision 1 General Specific 2 WHAT IS VISION

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Vision 1

Vision 1

General Specific 2

General Specific 2

WHAT IS VISION? • ‘The art or faculty of seeing. ’ • ‘Foresight, an

WHAT IS VISION? • ‘The art or faculty of seeing. ’ • ‘Foresight, an appreciation of what the future may hold. ’ • ‘Vision is a picture of the future that produces passion. ’ (Bill Hybels) MH p. 5

WHAT IS VISION? (2) • ‘A clear mental picture of a better tomorrow given

WHAT IS VISION? (2) • ‘A clear mental picture of a better tomorrow given by God which moves a person to believe that it not only could be done but should be done. ’ John C Maxwell • ‘Vision is what enables leaders to “see” the possible future further and more clearly than others, to be better than others at identifying opportunities and possibilities, and knowing how to respond to forthcoming events or likely situations. Vision is an essential hallmark of all the great leaders; it marks out a Moses or a Joshua, a Samuel or a David or a Nehemiah. ’ Tom Marshall (from Understanding Leadership) MH p. 5

NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah’s picture of how things should be GRIEF… PRAYER… VISION… CALL… PLAN

NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah’s picture of how things should be GRIEF… PRAYER… VISION… CALL… PLAN The news from the returned exiles MH p. 4 5

MIND THE GAP What the world is called to be What the world is

MIND THE GAP What the world is called to be What the world is like now MH p. 4 6

WHERE THERE IS VISION • Shared direction • Faith and passion • Energy towards

WHERE THERE IS VISION • Shared direction • Faith and passion • Energy towards the same goals • The continuous involvement of new people • Effective sharing of tasks and responsibilities • Sacrificing short-term convenience for long term gains • Common reference point for resolving conflict MH p. 6

WHERE THERE IS VISION • Helps you say NO • Helps change • Determines

WHERE THERE IS VISION • Helps you say NO • Helps change • Determines focus of all activities • Keeps the main thing, the main thing MH p. 6 8

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION • Ministry is likely to be reactive and short-term

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION • Ministry is likely to be reactive and short-term • There will be conflicts of expectation and direction • Co-operative work is difficult • Everyone does there own thing Where there is no vision the people perish Proverbs 29. 18 (AV) Plastic Logic MH p. 6

How vision develops 10

How vision develops 10

GETTING & SHARING VISION From God to the world Listen Own Confirm Cast GET

GETTING & SHARING VISION From God to the world Listen Own Confirm Cast GET SHARE VISION Discern Define MH p. 16

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? The workplace The family Wider society The church MH p. 8

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? The workplace The family Wider society The church MH p. 8 12

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2.

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2. Clarify what Christian vision is MH p. 9

 • The responsibility of the church is not simply to generate ideas (although

• The responsibility of the church is not simply to generate ideas (although there is a place for human creativity) nor to invent something, but discover the vision which God has for the church as a whole and for a particular local congregation. That vision will be a mixture of what we are called to be and what we are called to do. • Steve Croft, Transforming Communities. 14

Prayer Is the vision a Christian vision? Prayer Does the vision belong to God?

Prayer Is the vision a Christian vision? Prayer Does the vision belong to God? Does it look below the surface? Prayer Where is the horizon (church or kingdom)? Is there a gospel perspective? Is there a rhythm of fruitfulness and rest? Prayer MH p. 10

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2.

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2. Clarify what Christian vision is 3. Listen to the context and nurture the picture MH p. 13

Prayer A Christian Vision? Prayer VISION Prayer Listen to the Context Nurture the Picture

Prayer A Christian Vision? Prayer VISION Prayer Listen to the Context Nurture the Picture Prayer MH p. 13

VISION EMERGES FROM. . . VISION MH p. 10 18

VISION EMERGES FROM. . . VISION MH p. 10 18

HOW DO WE CATCH THE VISION? • • • Reflection with others Scripture Dreams

HOW DO WE CATCH THE VISION? • • • Reflection with others Scripture Dreams or specific visions from God Rebellion Facing the truth about what is not working Difficulty Words of wisdom, knowledge or prophecy Through other Christian leaders, books etc Through circumstances working together Through requests for help MH p. 13

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2.

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2. Clarify what Christian vision is 3. Listen to the context and nurture the picture 4. Test, weigh & refine the vision MH p. 14

TEST, WEIGH & REFINE • With those you hope to serve • With those

TEST, WEIGH & REFINE • With those you hope to serve • With those you hope will serve with you • With those in authority • “The vision may die and be reborn” (Sue Hope) MH p. 14

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2.

HOW DOES VISION GROW & DEVELOP? 1. Prayer… it’s the whole surrounding climate 2. Clarify what Christian vision is 3. Listen to the context and nurture the picture 4. Test, weigh & refine the vision 5. Communicate the vision clearly MH p. 15

By knowing and loving God and each other, we seek to enable non church

By knowing and loving God and each other, we seek to enable non church people to develop a real and relevant relationship with Jesus. 23

1. It needs to be memorable and simple 2. It needs to make sense-

1. It needs to be memorable and simple 2. It needs to make sense- realistic but faith stretching 3. Lived by the leader(s) 4. Cast it convincingly Define the problem Offer a solution Present a reason. Why now and here 5. Sticky. MH p. 15 24

Danger of 3 primary obstacles for vision • success • failure • everything in

Danger of 3 primary obstacles for vision • success • failure • everything in between Andy Stanley; Making Vision Stick 25

You are responsible for this!! • • • Repeat it regularly- vision leaks Celebrate

You are responsible for this!! • • • Repeat it regularly- vision leaks Celebrate it at every opportunity Embrace it personally Be careful of the new Listen carefully to requests, stories & complaints 26

 • • • Tim Keel. Intuitive Leadership Not just search for answers &

• • • Tim Keel. Intuitive Leadership Not just search for answers & solutions Particulars of your context. Interpretation and experimentation The option to do nothing “Ministry is the by product of our pursuit of God (John 15) How are we to be the people of God-here & now 27

Where to position ourselves to have a good chance of catching God at work

Where to position ourselves to have a good chance of catching God at work among us 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Learning –from answers to questions Vulnerability-from the head to the heart Availability- from spoken words to living words Stillness-from preparation to meditation Surrender- from control to chaos Cultivation- from programmes to environment Trust- from defensiveness to creativity Joy- from work to play Dependence- Resolution to tension and back again 28

WHERE ARE YOU? SPECIFIC GENERAL • Where is your vision on the following scale?

WHERE ARE YOU? SPECIFIC GENERAL • Where is your vision on the following scale? • Where do you need to develop it further? • What is the next practical step? MH p. 15 29

STEPS TOWARDS SEEING VISION FULFILLED 30

STEPS TOWARDS SEEING VISION FULFILLED 30

Hearing God (before, during and after) and responding in faith is the key 31

Hearing God (before, during and after) and responding in faith is the key 31

Planning, preparation and equipping are important 32

Planning, preparation and equipping are important 32

Completing the task takes determination, focus and prioritising 33

Completing the task takes determination, focus and prioritising 33

Completing the task demands flexibility 34

Completing the task demands flexibility 34

Learning to pace your walking is important 35

Learning to pace your walking is important 35

God has gone before you and prepared the way 36

God has gone before you and prepared the way 36

Walking with the end of your journey in view helps determine the route you

Walking with the end of your journey in view helps determine the route you take 37

Many saints have been in the land before you 38

Many saints have been in the land before you 38

Many saints/friends live and work now in the land you walk through 39

Many saints/friends live and work now in the land you walk through 39

Lord we pray you will walk with us along these steps and bring our

Lord we pray you will walk with us along these steps and bring our vision into flame Amen 40