Habit #2 from Stephen R. Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"
"Begin with the End In Mind. This chapter is about setting long-term goals based on "true north" principles. Covey recommends formulating a "personal vision statement" to document one's perception of one's own vision in life... He also deals with organizational vision statements, which he claims to be more effective if developed and supported by all members of an organization rather than prescribed." taken from Wikipedia.
It's been a while since I sat down and formulated a vision statement. I can remember working through my vision with Tammy back in late 2000/ early 2001. We had everything written out and spelled out on paper. Everything that was on that paper had to do with ministry and the type of ministry that we felt God calling us to. Not too long after crafting that vision God brought us to FFC. Much of what was on that paper is now occurring: people coming to Christ, changed lives, growing congregation, a church that is passionate and alive, a church family who truly loves one another, etc.
I think its time to go back to God and specifically seek some more personal vision, dream big, and put pen to paper. How about you? What is in your personal vision?
Evangelism. Every time I start thinking about purpose and vision I think Paul, and I think Mark Cahill (author of One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven). And it scares me!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I guess I really have no long term vision, which probably means I should start thinking . . .
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