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The Acts 16:5 Initiative Develop a Defining Vision

A Decade of Change in American Congregations Faithcommunitiestoday.org

The condition of the culture Manic High velocity Discontinuous

In times of rapid change what you know can mis- lead you. Michael Marquardt

Make Vision Shift 1 Shift from your present hopes for your congregation’s future to the high expectation that God has a transformational future for your church.

What is the Nature of Ministry Design Module 2 Your Congregation’s Defining Vision?

Incline (transformationional) Recline (traditional) decline

Make Vision Shift 2 Shift from merely running programs to implementing a vision for ministry.

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THE THEOLOGICAL BASIS OF A DEFINING VISION

Life-Changing Transformational Ministry The Foundation of a Vision for Ministry