Vision. It's one of those buzz-phrases
around churches these days. Yet what exactly is vision? And
how important is it?
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George Barna, best-selling author and founder of the marketing-research
firm Barna Group, would point you to the Bible for your answer: “Where
there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18)
“In every case I have studied, the vision entrusted to the
leader was not a simple matter of God paving the way to do
what came naturally or easily,” George says. “Invariably,
as true people of God seek to lead their churches, grasping
God's vision for their ministry requires them to invest in
the vision by attaining the vision itself, as well as by
implementing the vision.”
Along with visionary pastors Lon Solomon and John Jackson,
George will look at key components of vision during this
CCN broadcast Tuesday, March 30.
You will discover:
- What vision is … and isn't
- How to know if you have vision … or don't
- How you can gain vision
- How vision can make a difference in how you pursue ministry
- The myths Christian leaders have about vision
- How vision differs from mission
Learn practical steps you can take to discover God's unique
vision for you and ways you can share your vision to your
congregation. As George says, “Grasping God's vision for
your ministry is definitely not an option. It is
an absolute must.”
George Barna is the Directing Leader of The Barna Group, Ltd.; located in Ventura, California. The Barna Group analyzes American culture and creates both resources and experiences which facilitate moral and spiritual transformation. George has written more than 30 books, including such bestsellers as The Frog in the Kettle, A Fish Out of Water, Think Like Jesus, and Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. George Barna is in-demand for his teaching and expertise, speaking at conferences, churches, universities and seminaries throughout the country. He is a regular speaker on CCN training broadcasts.
Lon Solomon is the senior pastor of McLean
Bible Church in Virginia where he has served since 1980.
The suburban Washington , D.C. church has weekend attendance
of more than 8,000. He also chairman of the executive board
of Jews for Jesus and serves as a member of the President's
Committee on Intellectual Disabilities.
John Jackson is the senior pastor of Carson
Valley Christian Center in Minden , Nevada and the president
of VisionQuest Ministries. He founded Carson Valley in 1998
and the church now reaches 1,600 people a week. He is also
the author of PastorPreneur: Pastors and Entrepreneurs
Answer the Call and High-Impact Church Planting .
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