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Christian Coaching
Brenda Chand, Professor
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Chapter 8 Finding Vision
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Vision leads the leader. It paints the target. It
sparks and fuels the fire within. Show me a
leader without vision, and Ill show you someone
who isnt going anywhere. - John C. Maxwell
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Coaching is

• An effective form of leadership that stimulates
  vision and moves people forward.
• Has three parts
• Clarifying the present
• Focusing on the future
• Reaching goals

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To Clarify the present

• People get in touch with themselves
• Get in touch with their values
• Focus on finding the driving passion that keeps
  people moving forward

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Passion drives us forward Vision pulls us forward
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• Vision is a clear picture of something that we
  want to exist in the future.
• A target we intend to reach.
• Vision encourages people to think beyond what is
  and to visualize what will be
• Visions inspire
• Visionary leaders attract followers because they
  are able to capture the imagination and excite
  people to anticipate dreams that are possible to
  achieve.

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• Big visions bring big commitments
• Visions can involve millions
• Visions can be very personal
• Vision statements are short, concise, and easily
  remembered.
• Visions dont fluctuate from day to day, but they
  do evolve.

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• Mission statements are more declarations of
  action
• Mission statements give the actions well use or
  take to accomplish the vision
• The first four words are all action words,
  describing something to be done.

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The job of a good leader is to articulate a
vision that others are inspired to
followLeadership is about making a vision
happen. - Lorraine Monroe
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• Pray
• Dont rush the process
• Look inside
• Think about your gifts, values and passion
• Get information a vision is about the future,
  but it comes from the present

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God-ordained vision will be in line with what God
is up to in the world If you dont know whats
happening in the world at large or in the smaller
world where you live every day, you arent likely
to get a clear vision
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Learn from visionary people meet with someone
to talk about vision Dont limit your learning to
people you know Get a vision check
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• The best coaches are those who can encourage and
  energize
• What are some reasons a vision might die?
• The vision may not come from God
• He communicates his vision to those who have
  persisted in knowing Him intimately
• His vision is a sacred part of unfolding His
  eternal plan
• Your motives for seeking a vision are crucial

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• There may be no deep commitment to the vision
• Its much easier to create a visoin than it is to
  keep it alive.
• There may be no clear underlying values
• There may be no encouragement
• Visions fade when theyre held by only one person
  who has little or no encouragement, support, or
  people who come alongside to help and pray.

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• There may be no progress
• A coachs role is to be a hope-giver and
  encourager when fulfilling a vision seems to
  progress slowly or not at all.
• There may be no fresh reminders of the need
• There will be obstacles
• Opposition from the start
• Some comes from local leaders who feel threatened
  by the vision
• Some comes in the form of fatigue and
  disagreements between the people

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• Coaches alert people to the obstacles that will
  pop up.
• Coaches help people get over these obstacles
• Coaches guide as the PCBs take steps to turn
  their visions into reality

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• Name the five richest people in the world
• Name the last five winners of the Miss America
  contest
• Name ten people who have won a Nobel or Pulitzer
  prize
• Name the last half-dozen Academy Award winners
  for best actor and actress
• Name the last decades World Series winners
• List a few teachers who aided your journey
  through school
• Name three friends who have helped you through a
  difficult time
• Name five people who have taught you something
  worthwhile
• Think of a few people who have taken the time to
  make you feel appreciated and special
• Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have
  inspired you.

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When we set visions for others, we show our
confidence in their abilities and potential. Many
people long for someone who believes in them and
is convinced that they have potential.