Trip Update #2

Session one at the Summit is over .. Bill Hybels was phenomenal - he has so much wisdom and experience - pure gold! Hybel's church ... Willow Creek - is one of the leading churches in the country in pretty much every area... every growing church in the country today should thank Hybels for his leadership and visioneering - here are my notes on his session:



VISION TO DIE FOR (OWNING THE VISION)
by Bill Hybels

A vision is the painting of a picture that produces passion in people - Hybels
A vision that is quickly projected may not be deeply owned - it takes time
A vision MUST be deeply owned
The world's most compelling vision is worthless if no one deeply owns it.
It's all about OWNERSHIP
People will pray, give to,value, promote and even die for a vision they own

PROCESS - pastors hate it - people need it!!


1. Vision Formation
---Sinai Approach - pastor alone retreats and reveals
---Team Approach - what does God want for our church to look like 5 years from now?
"People don't always have to have their way - they just need to have their way considered" - Hybels

2. Vision Refinement
---First Draft - team meets prays creates and roughs it out
---Subsequent Drafts - the wet cement presented to other specific groups (ask people what excites/discourages you?) allow them to give feedback - people feel valued

3. Vision Declaration -
---Solo Activity - preparation from visioneer to deliver vision is important - refining the delivery
---Team Activity -

Vision leaks ...
"Don't beat the Sheep out of your people!" - Hybels - we must help & remind our people

Celebrate Accomplishments - well told story telling people about the progress (videos)


Application ...
Are you willing to die for the vision God has called you to do ?
Are you a hireling or an owner of the vision?

Acts 21 (Paul's church in Ephesus - new vision from God to Paul - sending him to Jerusalem - Paul says yes and goes)
" I am ready not only to be bound for this vision but to die for this vision in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ" - Paul

Singles determining factor of followers owning the vision is the extent that they think that the leader owns it ! (ethos + 50,100,150 + one church where you are)

Leaders come to Christ (saved) + Leader gets Vision from God (inspired) + Then two options = Hireling vs Owners - which one will you choose?




Great first session.... glad to be here!