1. Million Leaders Mandate Notebook One
I Have a Dream
(Lesson 3)

2. Capturing and Implementing a God-given Vision
I Have a Dream!
Capturing and Implementing a God-given Vision

3. WHAT IS VISION?
“Vision is seeing the future in the present, built on the past.”
“Vision is seeing the invisible and making it visible.”
“Vision is an informed bridge from the present to the future.”

4. WHAT IS VISION?
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 it should be done.

5. The ingredients of a divine vision:
A clear picture.
A positive change.
A future focus.
A gift from God.
A Chosen People and time.

6. The Birth of a Vision
INTIMACY
CONCEPTION
GESTATION
LABOR
BIRTH

7. Man-Made Vision God-Given Vision
You create it based on your gifts and skills.
Its fulfillment rests on staying ahead of others.
Other similar organizations are seen as competitors.
Its goal is to build your organization and generate revenue.
You receive it as a revelation from God.
Its fulfillment rests on the leader’s obedience.
Other similar ministries are seen as complementary.
Its goal is to serve people, advance God’s rule and to honor God.

9. Steps to Fulfilling God’s Vision
Matthew 9:35-10:8
Get active in SERVICE and initiate obedience.
Communicate the REVELATION you have already.
OBSERVE and understand the reality of human conditions.
Allow God to BURDEN you with a specific need.

10. Seek divine diagnosis: What is the ISSUE TO BE RESOLVED?
PRAY to determine what action could meet that need.
Choose a team and EMPOWER them for partnership.
Take IMMEDIATE ACTION toward fulfillment of the vision.

11. WHAT VOICE INSPIRES
YOUR VISION?
THE INNER VOICE
THE ANGRY VOICE
THE SUCCESSFUL VOICE
THE HIGHER VOICE

12. TOOLS TO CAST YOUR VISION…
TOOL ONE: Strong Beginning
TOOL TWO: One Theme
TOOL THREE: Simple Language
TOOL FOUR: Pictures
TOOL FIVE: Emotional Ending

13. How We Must Handle Vision…
See it CLEARLY
Show it CREATIVELY
Say it CONSTANTLY