VISION

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VISION

• Prof. Jintae Kim, PhD
• Alliance Theological Seminary
• [phone] ext.6978
• E-mail Jintae.kim_at_nyack.edu
• Website http//all4jesus.net

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• I owe the content of this presentation to the
  class notes of Dr. Martin Sanders at Alliance
  Theological Seminary.

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Definition of Vision

• Vision is a mental picture of what the
  organization is going to become.
• Vision for ministry is a clear mental image of
  a preferable future imparted by God to His chosen
  servants and is based on an accurate
  understanding of God, self and circumstances
  (Barna 1992, 28)

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Vision-casting Role of the Leader

• 1. This picture is created and communicated by
  ONE person, not by a group or committee. This
  person is the LEADER.
• 2. Every person within the organization has an
  idea of what the organization is and what it
  should become. The main task of the Leader is to
  DEFINE REALITY and thus shape the picture of the
  group.
• 3. This process entails rejecting some of the
  notions or pictures currently held by some of the
  members of the organization.

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4 Types of Statements
Type What it answers Its orientation
Purpose Why does this church exist? Theologically oriented
Vision What is the church supposed to accomplish in this ministry? Seeing oriented. What do we see in our minds as the vision is cast for us?
Mission What is the churchs ministry? Objective oriented.
Philosophy of Ministry Why do we do what we do? Value-oriented. What shapes our congregational culture.
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Examples

• Princeton Alliance Church http//www.paccma.org/ab
  outus/
• The Center for FaithWalk Leadership
  http//www.leadlikejesus.org/common/content.asp?PA
  GE270
• Johnson Johnson Credo http//www.jnj.com/our_co
  mpany/our_credo/index.htm
• Merck Mission Statement
• http//www.merck.com/about/mission.html

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Importance of Vision

• Reason to do
• Establishes priorities
• Attracts people
• Defines success

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Are you looking for a place of leadership?

• 1. Should I plant a church? This allows for the
  early establishment of your vision.
• 2. Choose a church where the vision you observe
  is congruent with your own.
• 3. Is there room in the present vision of the
  congregation for my vision?

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Personal Vision Statement

• 1. Since God gives vision, one must seek to know
  God.
• 2. Get to know yourself.
• 3. Get to know your era (whats going on in the
  world).
• 4. Get to know other visionaries.
• 5. Write a personal vision statement.

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5 Ways a Leader Impacts Organizational Culture

• 1. What the leader pays attention to, measures or
  controls on a regular basis.
• 2. How you react to critical incidents in the
  life of your organization.
• 3. The decisions regarding allocation of
  resources.
• 4. Deliberate role-modeling, teaching, and
  training.
• 5. What is celebrated and institutionalized.

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INDICATORS OF VISONARY LIVING

• Personal Behavior
• Personal Interactions
• Productivity
• Spirituality

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Personal Behavior

• 1. Efficient use of time Ministry-driving
  priorities
• 2. Vision is a conscious decision-making filter.
• 3. Willing to make the tough decisions on the
  basis of the vision.
• 4. Anticipate barriers and obstacles because of
  their commitments to the vision not discouraged
  by challenges.
• 5. Prepared to be in ministry service, based on
  the vision, for the long haul.
• 6. Altered attitude more hopeful and optimistic
  than circumstances merit.

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Personal Interactions

• 1. Strategically communicate the vision to
  others.
• 2. Enlist support of the vision from others.
• 3. Encourage those who labor with them in the
  pursuit of the vision.
• 4. Intentionally thank those who co-labor in the
  vision.

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• 5. Open to partnering with any individuals or
  ministries that could enhance their ability to
  fulfill the vision.
• 6. Always seeking to learn from other people.
• 7. Willingly place themselves in accountability
  relationships.
• 8. Consider every relationship in terms of the
  other persons vision and how he or she might
  help the other person reach a vision.

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Productivity

• 1. When they achieve progress toward the vision,
  they give the glory to God.
• 2. Frequent and realistic evaluations of how they
  are faring in their vision quest evaluation
  leads to excellence.
• 3. Operate strategically work hard and smart.

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Spirituality

• 1. The vision is a gift from God, but it never
  replaces God.
• 2. Constant prayer for guidance, wisdom,
  blessing, and resources.
• 3. Genuine worship, fueled by their awe at being
  used by Him, and by His faithfulness to their
  efforts.

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PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM BIBLICAL VISIONARIES

• The Demands of Gods Vision
• The Character of Gods Vision
• Peoples Response to Gods Vision
• The Visionarys Response to Gods Vision.

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The Demands of Gods Vision

• 1. It requires change.
• 2. It redefines success.
• 3. It demands perseverance.

• 4. It requires hard work.
• 5. It is consistent with environmental analysis.

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The Character of Gods Vision

• It is not comfortable.
• It is not easily embraced by others.
• It unfolds progressively.
• It is entrusted to an individual.

• It is as much a journey as it is a destination.
• It outlives the visionary.
• It reflects Gods objectives.

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Peoples Response to Gods Vision

• It frightens most people.

• It motivates the masses.

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The Visionarys Response to Gods Vision

• It breaks your heart.
• It redefines personal ambition.
• It instills humility.
• It drives us to God.

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Handouts

• Tracking the vision
• McKinsey 7-S Framework
• Six Assumptions undergird the structural frame.
• The Management Cycle
• The Planning Cycle

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The Formula for VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

• VISION COMMUNICATION
• SHARED PURPOSE
• ? SHARED PURPOSE
• EMPOWERED PEOPLE
• APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
• STRATEGIC THINKING
• SUCCESSFUL VISIONARY LEADERSHIP