1. Welcome to Vision Night

2. Without a Vision the People Perish V ision is a picture of the future that produces passion.

3. V ision It Is Leaders Declaring: “I COULD GIVE MY LIFE FOR THIS!”

4. T he V isionary C hurch V ision does the following things for a church: Increases Energy & Moves People Into Action Increases Ownership Provides Focus Smoothes Leadership Succession.

5. God’s V ision for Us “ T o become a church that reaches others for Christ and develops believers in Christ.”

6. H ow t o B ecome a P urpose D riven C hurch 1. God is a god of purpose. 2. Everything in life has a purpose. 3. Abuse occurs when we don’t use something for its right purpose. Does our current situation fulfill the purpose of God for this church?

7. P urpose D riven C hurch A purpose driven church is committed to fulfilling all five tasks that Christ Ordained for his church to accomplish.

8. T he C hurch E xists T o …  W orship God - Exalt  F elllowship - Encourage  D iscipleship - Edify  M inistry/ S ervice - Equip  O utreach - Evangelize

9. Purpose #1 - WORSHIP E nergetic, vibrant, relevant worship that communicates God’s love and that uses the gifts and talents of worshippers as an offering to God.

10. Purpose #2 - FELLOWSHIP C reating Community and caring for the membership of our church through small group/caring circle ministry. This is where the pastoral care and spiritual needs of members are met.

11. Purpose #3 - DISCIPLESHIP B ecoming a teaching church where people throughout this community, city and the nation will see us as that church in an urban, multicultural context where people wrestle with what it means to have faith in God. Workshops, Programs, Conferences, Seminars, where people can learn and develop their faith.

12. Purpose #4 - MINISTRY C reate relevant programs that minister to the holistic needs of our community.

13. Purpose #5 - MISSION E vangelizing locally – Sending and supporting teams throughout the country and the world to reach people for Christ.

14. A dministration P roviding the Resources to make the VISION possible. $$$(Financial) Building People Technology