Imparting Vision and Mobilizing a

Team

Imparting

Proverbs 29:18 KJV

“Where there is no vision, the people perish…”

Habakkuk 2:2-3 NASB

“Then the LORD answered me and said,“Record the vision And inscribe it on tablets, That the one who reads it may run. 3“For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail.Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay.”

Matthew 28:19-20 NASB

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you;

and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

What is vision? Vision is a picture of the future that produces passion

in a person. It is “what could be and what should be.” “This is not merely something that could be done.

This is something that should be done. This is something that must happen.  It is the moral element that gives vision a sense of urgency.”

“Vision is a clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be. Vision is a preferred future. Vision always stands in contrast to the world as it is. Vision demands change.”

The Leader and Vision“Foresight is the “lead” that the leaders has. Once

he looses this lead and events start to force his hand, he is leader in name only. He is not leading; he is reacting to immediate events and he probably will not long be a leader. There are abundant examples of loss of leadership which seems a failure to foresee what reasonably could have been foreseen, and from failure to act on that knowledge while the leader has freedom to act.”

Robert K. Greenleaf

Four Vision-Levels of People1. Some people never see it (They are

wanderers)2. Some people see it but never pursue it on

their own (They are followers)3. Some people see it and pursue it (They

are achievers)4. Some people see it and pursue it and help

others see it (They are leaders)

Why is vision important? Vision gives significance to the otherwise

meaningless details of our lives. Vision provides motivation. Vision sets a direction for our lives. Vision translates into purpose.

How to cast a compelling Vision

1. Define the problem2. Offer a solution3. Present them with the reason why to act.4. Present them with the reason why to

act NOW.

How to develop Vision1. Look within you: what do you feel?2. Look behind you: what have you learned?3. Look around you: what is happening to

others?4. Look ahead of you: what is the big picture?5. Look above you: what does God expect of

you?6. Look beside you: what resources are

available to you?

Ways to Communicate Vision

1. Teach the Scripture2. Through symbols3. Use slogans and phrases4. Tell stories5. Be specific and clear

Mobilizing a

Matthew 4:18-22 NASB

18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 19 And He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. 21 Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them.22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.

Acts 13: 2-3 NASB

2 While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

Recognize the Benefits of a Team

1. More manpower produces more fruit2. It gives a variety of resources3. It provides more ideas4. There will be accountability5. Greater aggressiveness6. Fruit is multiplied not just added

Recognize the Benefits of a Team

7. Provides encouragement when needed8. Helps in personal development9. It is more fun than working alone10.Prevents quitting or giving up11.The church gets planted faster12.Produces more team leaders and workers

Reasons for not using a Team1. Members are unwilling to serve2. Leaders prefer to work alone3. No time to train others4. Hesitant because of past problems5. The church planter is more effective than

others

Reasons for not using a Team6. Some leaders want all the glory7. Because of insecurity of the leader8. The fear of not being wanted and rejected9. No one in the church knows how to train

others10.Ineffective recruiting

Qualities to look for as you mobilize your team

1. Has vision2. He / she is self-motivated3. Skillfully leads others to participate and

become committed4. Able to reach the unreached5. Has the cooperation of his/her spouse6. Builds relationships effectively

Qualities to look for as you mobilize your team

7. Committed to church growth8. Responsive to the needs of the community9. Taps the gifts of others10.Flexible and adaptable11.A good team builder12.Able to overcome setbacks13.One who exercise faith

Developing Team Members

Train Team Members in Ministry Skills

1. You lead, your apprentice observe.2. You lead, your apprentice help.3. Your apprentice lead, you help.4. Your apprentice lead, you observe.5. Your apprentice lead, new apprentices

observe.

Help your team to continue to grow in their spiritual lives

It’s crucial that team members develop their ministry skills. But this is not all they need. It’s also crucial that they also continue to grow in their spiritual lives.

We must not assume that this will automatically happen. It is also a life-long process.

Build strong relationshipsWe can best help our team members

develop ministry skills and their spiritual lives through loving relationships.

While serving together, we also need to minister to one another. If relationships are weak, team members may feel they are just being used.

Recommend resourcesAs you work with your church planting

team, try to provide resources for them that will contribute to their development.

Providing good resources is a great way to accelerate the development of your church planting team.

Pray for team membersOne of the greatest things we can do in

mobilizing a team is to faithfully pray for our team members.

They may look strong but everyone needs prayers and it is encouraging to know that someone is praying for you.

Encourage team membersWe need to encourage the members of our

church planting team. It can be done by pointing out progress you see in their ministry skills and other developing qualities. We must be generous in giving encouraging remarks and praises.

2 Timothy 2:2 NASB

“The things which you have heard from me in the presence

of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able

to teach others also.”