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Why Purpose Vision?

• Why is it important that churches have a clear
  focus built upon a biblical purpose and an
  inspired vision? The answer is simple. The
  church that understands what God wants it to do,
  will know where it is going. But, Where there
  is no vision, the people perish.
• Proverbs 2918

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Why Purpose and Vision?

• A clear biblical mandate and vision

• Builds MORALE
• Paul wrote, Let there be real harmony so there
  wont be any splits in the churchBe of one mind,
  united in thought and purpose. 1
  Cor 110

• Reduce FRUSTRATION
• Isaiah wrote, God gives perfect peace to those
  how keep there purpose firm. Isaiah 263 (GN).
  Paul urged believers to stand united with one
  common purpose. Philippians 127 (GN). The
  life of a man of divided loyalty will reveal
  instability at every turn. James 18 (Phillips)

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Why Purpose Vision

• Allows CONCENTRATION
• Paul said, I am bringing all my energies to bear
  on this one thing, forgetting what is behind and
  looking forward to what lies ahead. Philippians
  313 (LB)

• Attracts COOPERATION
• If your goals are good, you will be respected.
  Proverbs 1127 (GN). Paul could write, You
  have helped me in the work of the gospel
  Philippians 115 (GN)

• Assists EVALUATION
• Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the
  faith test yourselves. 2 Corinthians 135

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Why Purpose Vision

• Establishing the Vision (Strategic Planning)

1. BIBLICAL MANDATE What is Gods purpose for His
   church?

1. VISION What does God want us to do? What future
   does God desire?

1. MISSION Why do we exist?

1. TARGET Who are we trying to reach?

1. VALUES What culture and values are important in
   the way we relate?

1. STRATEGY How will we reach the target audience?

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Why Purpose Vision

• Action Plans (Operational Planning)

1. MINISTRIES What ministries are needed for our
   strategy to work?

1. GOALS What will be the long and short term
   barometers of progress?

1. PERSONNEL STRUCTURES Who will do the tasks and
   how?

Assessment (Feed-back Loop)

1. EVALUATION Did we achieve Gods purpose and
   vision? Are we making it?

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Why Purpose Vision

• Biblical Mandate Defining Your Churchs
  Biblical Purpose

Gods purpose for His church needs to be studied,
discussed and prayed about in your core groups,
small groups, Bible Classes, leader meetings,
visitation and sermons. It is vital that leaders
and pastors call the church to be biblically
authentic.
Jesus is the head of the church and His mandate
for its effectiveness and growth must direct us.
Therefore, involve as many as possible in a study
of biblical passage on the purposes of the church
as reflected in Christs ministry on earth, the
images of the church, the life of New Testament
churches, and the commands of Christ.
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Why Purpose Vision

• Vision Seeing the Holy Spirits Vision

Praying that the Holy Spirit will give you a
VISION of your church in 10 years.

1. What is the impact of your church in the
   community?

1. How would you describe the attitudes of people in
   your church?

1. How are members cared for and involved in
   ministry?

1. The Holy Spirit always brings growth

1. What type of worship experiences can you picture?

1. What type and style of buildings would be part of
   your vision?

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Why Purpose Vision

• Mission Defining Why We Exist

1. BE BIBLICAL What does God expect us to do?

1. BE SPECIFIC Why Does Your Church Exist?

1. BE CLEAR A good mission statement is easy to
   remember and communicate.

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Why Purpose Vision

• Target Understanding Who You Are Trying to Reach

1. Your Church Who are we?

Your ministries will mostly reach the kind of
people that are already in your church.

1. What kind of people attend your church and why do
   they come?

1. Which group in your community are your present
   members most like?

1. Are your present members prepared to change to
   reach a different group?

1. Do you and your members live within that
   community?

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Why Purpose Vision

1. Your Community Who are we going to work with and
   reach?

1. Define your target GEOGRAPHICALLY

1. Define your target DEMOGRAPHICALLY

1. Define your target SPIRITUALLY

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Why Purpose Vision

1. Be Specific!

1. Who has the Holy Spirit given you a special
   burden to reach and disciple?

1. Who do you have the abilities and personnel to
   reach and disciple?

1. Upon which unchurched groups do you believe your
   church should focus its ministries

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Why Purpose Vision

• Values Clarification of Important Attitudes

What attitudes and values do you think are the
most important to those who participate in
decision making, the ministries and activities
(outreach, worship, etc) in your church? Some
examples

1. Jesus at the centre

1. Community (Loving Relationships)

1. Every member a minister

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Why Purpose Vision

1. Every member growing

1. Every member an active witness

1. Mutual Accountability

1. Generosity

1. Team work

1. Decisions by concession