VISION

1. VISION Prof. Jintae Kim, PhD Alliance Theological Seminary (845) 353-2020 ext.6978 E-mail: Jintae.kim@nyack.edu Website: http://all4jesus.net

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

3. 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)

4. 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.

5. 4 Types of Statements

6. Examples • Princeton Alliance Church http://www.paccma.org/aboutus/ • The Center for FaithWalk Leadership http://www.leadlikejesus.org/common/content.asp?PAGE=270 • Johnson & Johnson: Credo http://www.jnj.com/our_company/our_credo/index.htm • Merck: Mission Statement http://www.merck.com/about/mission.html

7. Importance of Vision • Reason to do • Establishes priorities • Attracts people • Defines success

8. 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?

9. 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 (what’s going on in the world). 4. Get to know other visionaries. 5. Write a personal vision statement.

10. 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.

11. INDICATORS OF VISONARY LIVING • Personal Behavior • Personal Interactions • Productivity • Spirituality

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 person’s vision and how he or she might help the other person reach a vision.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM BIBLICAL VISIONARIES • The Demands of God’s Vision • The Character of God’s Vision • People’s Response to God’s Vision • The Visionary’s Response to God’s Vision.

18. 1. It requires change. 2. It redefines success. 3. It demands perseverance. 4. It requires hard work. 5. It is consistent with environmental analysis. The Demands of God’s Vision

19. 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 God’s objectives. The Character of God’s Vision

20. It frightens most people. It motivates the masses. People’s Response to God’s Vision

21. The Visionary’s Response to God’s Vision • It breaks your heart. • It redefines personal ambition. • It instills humility. • It drives us to God.

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

23. The Formula for VISIONARY LEADERSHIP • VISION + COMMUNICATION • = SHARED PURPOSE •  SHARED PURPOSE • + EMPOWERED PEOPLE • + APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES • + STRATEGIC THINKING • =SUCCESSFUL VISIONARY LEADERSHIP