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CAPTURING GODS VISION
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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Vision
• Where there is no vision the people perish.
• Proverbs 2918

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Perish
• Cast off restraint.
• Run wild
• Do not accept divine guidance
• Are without order
• Proverbs 2918

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• 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

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Nehemiahs Vision
• Became aware of the need (11-3)
• Sought a vision from God
• By fasting and praying (14-5)
• Interceding for the people (16-10)
• Asking for Gods blessing (111)
• Caught a vision and was willing to sacrifice
  (21-10)

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Nehemiahs Vision
• Caught a vision and was willing to sacrifice
  (21-10)
• 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 211
• Made an onsite assessment 212-17

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Nehemiahs Vision
• Shared the vision (218)
• Got a commitment (218) Let us arise and build
• Developed a strategy that demanded unity and
  cooperation (415-23)

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Nehemiahs Vision
• Worked to overcome obstacles
• Internal (51-19)
• External ( 41-3 61-4) Ridicule, Deception
• Response I am doing a great work (63)
• Accomplishment Celebration

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• 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. 155)
• Have a futuristic view
• Not what is but what can be
• Have a compelling picture
• Paul I was not disobedient (Acts 2619)

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Significance of Vision
• Provides a clear sense of direction
• Helps to enlist workers
• Enhances unity

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• 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

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• Communicate the Vision With Your Team
• One on one
• Retreat settings
• Informational meetings
• Prayer walks

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• 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

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

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V I S I O N F O R C H U R C H S T A R T I
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• 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?

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• 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.

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What is vision?

• A clear and compelling image of what could be

• Our vision should be one that draws us, drives
  us toward its fulfillment.
• Our vision should be one that draws others to
  join us.

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What we aim for is very often what we achieve.
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What is your vision?