Characteristics of Faithful and Effective Visions

Ministry Visions Articulate a discerned will of God Articulate a discerned will of God Clear Clear Concise Concise Collaborative Collaborative Consultative Consultative Memorable Memorable Invite Participation Invite Participation

Articulate God’s Will Empowered and Grounded in Prayer Empowered and Grounded in Prayer Reflect the communities faith Reflect the communities faith It should answer the question: It should answer the question: –We Believe God is calling us to Do or to Be THIS

Clear Can everyone agree about what is being Said Can everyone agree about what is being Said Does it actually say something Does it actually say something

Concise Short and to the Point Short and to the Point One Sentence is best One Sentence is best

Collaborative Were different points of view incorporated in the Statement? Were different points of view incorporated in the Statement? Did some groups win and some lose? Did some groups win and some lose?

Consultative Did everyone have an opportunity to develop the statement? Did everyone have an opportunity to develop the statement? Were people encouraged to participate in it’s formation Were people encouraged to participate in it’s formation

Memorable Can everyone articulate the Vision Statement without a written copy Can everyone articulate the Vision Statement without a written copy

Invite Participation Does the Statement invite and encourage others to join the Endeavour Does the Statement invite and encourage others to join the Endeavour