1. Vision Renewal Presentation

2. The Purpose of the Church Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength…love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength…love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22 Go and make disciples of all nations – baptizing and teaching them to obey all things… Matthew 28Go and make disciples of all nations – baptizing and teaching them to obey all things… Matthew 28 What has the church been established on earth for?

3. Vision for Ministry Vision … “is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants.” -- George Barna What role does vision play in the work God has called us to do?

4. Vision for Ministry George Barna continues: It is based upon an accurate understanding of God, yourself and your circumstances.It is based upon an accurate understanding of God, yourself and your circumstances. It is practical, realistic and action-oriented.It is practical, realistic and action-oriented. It is the specific steps you must take to fulfill God’s broader mission for your ministry.It is the specific steps you must take to fulfill God’s broader mission for your ministry. “Vision” is the insight God provides to instruct you and direct your path. Unless you have that clear picture from Him of where you are headed, your chances of a successful journey are severely limited.

5. Church Growth & Vision Barna says, “In every one of the growing, healthy churches I have studied… There is a discernible link between the spiritual and numerical growth of those congregations and the existence, articulation and widespread ownership of God’s vision for ministry by the leaders and participants of the church. Conversely, there is a invariably a clear absence of vision in those congregations in which there is neither spiritual nor numerical growth taking place. Rarely in my research do I find such overt black-and-white relationships.”

6. Where is our church in the life cycle?

7. “Vision Renewal” is a four stage process to clarify vision as a basis for future ministry planning. The A-B-C-D’s of Vision Renewal A ssess the Church B uild the profiles C ast the vision D evelop an action plan

8. A Road Map to the Vision Renewal Planning Process preparation of congregation & selection of 20/20 team a ssess the situation b uild the profiles inside the church outside the church c ast the vision implementation d evelop an action plan

9. Finding God’s Dream

10. What are some benefits of going through a vision renewal process? Brings a new perspective on your church and your neighborhood. Clarifies strengths and growth areas to help you plan wisely Helps clarify how God wants you to impact the unchurched in your community

11. What are some benefits of going through a vision renewal process? It gets everyone pulling in the same direction and on the same page. It clarifies priorities and roles so everyone can find a place on the team and make a measurable contribution.