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WHAT IS VISION?
WHAT IS VISION?
A few definitions...
VISION: A description of a desired dream
VISION: A statement that moves people into action
VISION: A picture of what could be with the conviction of what should be
VISION: A description of a desired dream
CASTING VISION
Vision statements should include a problem and a solution in an inspiring way
A few examples...
HILLSONG: To reach and influence the world by building a large Christ-centered, Bible-based church, changing mindsets and empowering people to lead and impact in every sphere of life
ELEVATION: So that people far from God will be raised to life in Christ
FRESH LIFE: To see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ
NORTHPOINT: To create churches that unchurched people love to attend
HILLSONG: To reach and influence the world by building a large Christ-centered, Bible-based church, changing mindsets and empowering people to lead and impact in every sphere of life
BREAKTHROUGH YOUTH: To see every young person experience a breakthrough with Christ
ILLUMINATE: To shine the light of Christ on every dark place
DISCOVERING VISION
Passion without a plan is just presumption
A few steps to discovering your vision...
1) Determine your Values
What breaks your heart?
What angers you?
What drives you to change?
2) Dare to Dream
What would you do for free?
What scares & excites you the most?
3) Develop your Leaders
Is there a clear path to growth?
Are people excited to follow?
MAINTAINING VISION
Any leader can cast a vision, but only great leaders can maintain a vision
1) Hit Repeat
Remind your guests, members, volunteers, and leaders of the vision REPEATEDLY
2) Just Say No
Say no to some good things so that you can focus on the best things
3) Keep the Tribe Strong
Make sure leaders are fighting for each other, not with each other
4) Create Space
INCREASING VISION
If we keep settling for less, we won’t know how to step into more
1) Create Space
Great leaders are proactive, not reactive
2) Set Goals
Celebrate victories and learn from mistakes
3) Friend UP
Surround yourself with those who are better than you
4) Take Risks
The worst failure for a leader is not trying
5) Lazer Focus
Seek to be great at a few things
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