Vision Topic

The Need for Strong Christian Schools

Leading Your School to Greater Excellence

June 17, 2011

Christian schools in America ought to be equipping the next generation of young people to impact our nation and world for Christ. Unfortunately, in too many ways that is not the case, in part because of a lack of effective leadership and resources allocated to our Christian schools.

Administration, Christian Education, Teaching, Vision

Coming off the Bench

Training Those Who Are Coming behind You

Dr. John Goetsch

June 01, 2011

God has a plan for each one of His children. If His only goal was to simply take us to Heaven, He would do so the moment we trust Christ. The Bible makes it clear that God has saved us to serve.

Christian Living, Discipleship, Mentoring, Pastoral Leadership, Vision

Increasing the Harvesters

Harvest Vision—Part 3

Dr. Tom Farrell

March 23, 2011

After twenty centuries of church history, the words of Jesus in Matthew 9:37 are still applicable, “The laborers are few.” Only a few pastors, evangelists and churches are really soul conscious.

Church Planting, Missions, Prayer, Vision

Strategic Vision Casting

4 Thoughts on Presenting Vision to Your Church

Dr. Paul Chappell

January 11, 2011

Once each year we have a special night at our church called “Vision Night.” This is usually New Year’s Eve or the first Sunday of a new year, and it is one of my favorite church services of the year.

Church Growth, Pastoral Leadership, Vision

The Vision of Missions

The Give of Missions—Part 3

Dr. J.B. Godfrey

November 30, 2010

In the New Testament, there are 290 references to God’s love and 1,300 to the cross. Most of the Bible is about that cross.

Christian Living, Missions, Vision

Ignite Vision in Your Students

Show Your Students You Believe in Them

Cary Schmidt

November 29, 2010

If there’s one thing that modern culture, technology, and the evolutionary world view has killed in even our Christian teenagers, it’s a life-vision.

College and Career, Mentoring, Student Ministry, Vision

Fanning the Flame of Reinvigoration

On the Go Again—Part 2

Dr. Mike Mutchler

October 25, 2010

By making church fun again, you produce an excitement that your members will want to share with others. That excitement produces growth.

Church Growth, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership, Vision

The Pastor Is the Key to Reinvigoration

On the Go Again—Part 1

Dr. Mike Mutchler

October 18, 2010

Many churches are stuck in stagnation. They gain some members, lose some members, and stay about the same every year. This can be turned around.

Church Growth, Local Church, Pastoral Leadership, Vision

Finding the Right Place in Church Planting

9 Factors to Consider

Mark Irmler

June 11, 2010

God intends for church planting work to begin in our Jerusalem and continue systematically outward to our Judaea, our Samaria and then finally to the uttermost parts of the earth.

Church Planting, Vision

4 Goals of a Church Planter

How to Develop Your Ministry

Brian Leversee

April 02, 2010

From the moment you realize the call of God on your life to plant a church, you begin to develop a new mindset. It seems as though every passing thought and every new discovery is centered on getting this new church started. Dreaming begins, strategies are contemplated, and goals begin to be set.

Church Planting, Goals, Vision