What is Vision, Where Does it Come From And To Whom is it Given?

A Passion For Vision

What is Vision?

Webster’s defines Vision as

1)“Something that you see or dream especially as part of a religious or supernatural experience.”

2)”A Thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination”

What is Vision?

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he” – Prov 29:18

“And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” – Hab 2:2

“Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.” – Ex 3:10

“And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou has brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.” Ex 3:12

5 Characteristics of a Godly Vision

1. The vision leads to helping others 2. The vision glorifies God

3. The vision is future focused 4. The vision defeats the devil 5. The vision advances God’s

kingdom

Part 2 Lining Up With Pastor’s

VisionCasting Your Vision

Lining Up With Pastor’s Vision

Authority Comes From God

God Speaks To The Head of His Church

Lining Up With Pastor’s Vision

Romans 13:1-7Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. ...

Lining Up With Pastor’s Vision

Your Individual Vision For Your Ministry Should Support Your Pastor’s Vision

(Bryan Cutchall Story) Create Inclusive Ministry -Include your pastor’s vision-Include other ministries-Include a verity of people (When coming up with your vision statements include these ideas)

Inclusive Ministry Concept

Team Challenge (The Importance of Inclusive

Vision)

Cast Your Vision After Planning your inclusive vision statement (will be done in next session) you must Cast Your Vision

Cast Your Vision

- Having a well thought out vision with well organized goals will speak for themselves

- Remember the EXCITEMENT in ministry

- Everyone wants to be part of a winning team

Cast Your Vision Cast your vision to your pastor(Show him how you are there to support His / Her Ministry) -Cast your vision to the congregation-Cast your vision wherever you can (You never know who is listening)