During recent conversations with leaders, along with internal conversations here at Converge Coaching, we’re sensing that the dark cloud that’s hung over churches during the pandemic may be dissipating. We’re making no predictions of course, but our perspective is it’s time to get back to vision. In today’s episode John and Jim unpack what vision is and why it matters.

Here are the show notes:

Why vision? Why does it matter?

Vision gives a clear picture of organizational destination

Vision answers the question, “where?” Where are we going as a church? As a business? It’s a clear, compelling, mouthwatering picture of the end zone. Michael Hyatt points out that you can’t get alignment without something to align to. Vision is that “something.” It is an organization’s north star.

Vision helps you simplify

Karl Vaters: “Most small churches are too complicated.” I would add that most churches are too complicated, regardless of their size. In a world with too many choices, vision uncomplicates our life

Vision creates energy and momentum

More than a few pastors have complained to me that the church they lead doesn’t have enough people stepping up to serve. My response often is, “What is your vision for the church?” If they answer vaguely, it’s not hard to figure out why they have a “people-serving” problem. Michael Hyatt: “When we lead with vision, we’re doing something that makes people move from renters to owners.” Vision increases buy-in. And it often filters out those who don’t buy in.

Final thought: Vision matters. The church or business you lead needs you to cast vision again. To paint a compelling picture of an achievable future.

If you find yourself not knowing where to start with vision development and/or casting, or you need an objective voice to help with the process, we’re here to serve you.