Missions, Vision and Ministry
Vision is absolutely necessary for ministry! Last time I talked about how having a vision and being able to impart it to others as vital for you to gain not only financial support, but also prayer support for mission work or any type of ministry.
Here are some quick notes on vision from the Practical Ministry/Marketing class I taught recently at the World Revival School of MInistry. It’s a little choppy pulled straight from my notes, but I think it will help you if you have a desire to DO SOMETHING GREAT FOR GOD in the nations!
Vision: We need leaders – leaders with vision. KEY: Your vision must be primarily vision of Jesus, of His church (radiant!), and of the world covered with God’s glory and in global revival.
Vision is necessary for your life, your family, and your ministry. Without vision (revelation of the Lord) you will perish… and so will your ministry!
“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.” Proverbs 29:18
When you have vision… you will live a life of discipline: a life that pleases God with God’s purposes in mind. YOUR LIFE WILL HAVE A HEAVENLY PURPOSE!
Understand: God will speak to you… He’s got a plan and calling for every person that’s HIS. Once you get a vision, it’s important to write it down…
“Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablest so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come andw will not delay.” Habakkuk 2: 2-3
If you want to do something great for God in that nations, with your family, with your LIFE… Envision it - speak it forth - write it down - and move towards it in prayer and faith with action.
More to come! -Laura Woodworth