Leading into the Future: Connecting Leadership and Vision Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Lewis Center for Church Leadership Wesley Theological Seminary

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Leading into the Future: Connecting Leadership and Vision Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Lewis Center for Church Leadership Wesley Theological Seminary

“Leadership is helping God’s people take the next faithful step.” Scott Cormode

Stewards of the Vision Given our mission and context, what is the next faithful step to which God is calling us now?

So why do mission and vision statements make so little difference?

Worship Goals and Plans EducationChildrenYouthFinanceTrustees Goals and Plans Congregation

Group 1 Mission Group 1 Plans Group 2 Mission Group 3 Mission Group 4 Mission Group 5 Mission Group 6 Mission Group 2 Plans Group 3 Plans Group 4 Plans Group 5 Plans Group 6 Plans Annual Conference

Leading into the Future How do we connect leadership and vision?

Think Whole Before Parts We are the BODY of Christ, not a collection of body parts.

To increase the number of vital congregations effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Think Dynamic Instead of Static Wesleyan understanding of salvation and faith

Develop a Plan Hope Good Things Happen Static Implement the Plan

Beginning Plans and First Steps Vision Dynamic Innovate and Learn

Success is not a biblical concept but fruitfulness is.