As I mentioned in a blog a few days ago, this past Sunday was kind of the state of the Church message that I do every year. It is all about our vision as a church.
Sunday was also our membership renewal Sunday. (Every year we ask people to re-sign their membership covenant if they are still behind the vision).
But we also give people the opportunity to take the next step toward becoming a new member, it's a class called "Belong". We had 95 people sign up to take the class on February 1st!
I know that some of you have been thinking about it since last Sunday, but you didn't sign up yet. Well, it's not too late. You can bring your cards with you this Sunday (or pick one up at the Welcome Center), and put it in the offering buckets.
Here's what I've discovered about vision:
You can't talk about it too much
People are attracted to a church with a clear vision from God
People are attracted to a leader who has a clear vision from God
You can't sell a vision that you don't believe deep down inside
The stronger you communicate that vision, the more people will want to be a part of it
Not everyone will agree with your vision (but at least they will know where you stand)
Vision leaks --talk about it often
Vision makes it easy to make decisions
A clear vision will give you the confidence to take risks
Where there is no vision the people perish
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