1. The Power of Vision

2. Vision defined the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: prophetic vision; the vision of an entrepreneur. an experience in which a personage, thing, or event appears vividly or credibly to the mind, although not actually present, often under the influence of a divine or other agency: a heavenly messenger appearing in a vision. something seen or otherwise perceived during such an experience: The vision revealed its message. a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation: visions of wealth and glory.

3. Vision in scripture Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Habakkuk 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Daniel 1:17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

4. Vision in Scripture Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

5. Vision Job 4:13 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, Psalms 89:19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. Isaiah 28:7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

6. Vision – Personal Experience Vision God spoke to me about in 2002 & 2003 To establish an economic atmosphere for political change in Uganda and Africa To build a beacon testament to God's Greatness – City in Rakai renamed Pearl City To nurture the First Woman President of Uganda

7. What is my Vision It can come through 'visions' dreams thoughts experiences teachings and burdens Your passion is your biggest signpost to your vision Your Vision is not your mission Your vision os Big – you serve a BIG GOD

8. Mission Matthew Chapter 28:19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

9. Mission Matthew Chapter 28:19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

10. Mission defined the business with which such a group is charged. Military. an operational task, usually assigned by a higher headquarters a group of persons sent by a church to carry on religious work, esp. evangelization in foreign lands, and often to establish schools, hospitals, etc. an assigned or self-imposed duty or task; calling; vocation. a sending or being sent for some duty or purpose.

11. Mission – Interesting Definition a permanent diplomatic establishment abroad; embassy; legation. a group or committee of persons sent to a foreign country to conduct negotiations, establish relations, provide scientific and technical assistance, or the like

12. Writing your Vision It must be written Write it RaW – dont filter it with your mind On tablets – Unedited Where it is visible! - Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. 8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

13. Stating your Mission SMART – Simple, Measurable, Assesesable, Realistic (Faith Bound) Time Bound God's Quality Management system – 'and it was good' Missions can change and evolve. But the goal, the vision remains.

14. The power of Vision is in the Response

15. Interactive Take some time and write your vision as revealed to you by God. In your bible!! State your mission for 2010 – tasks that you will do this year towards your vision. Take advantage of the prophesy over 2010! Find accountability for your Mission statement for 2010