{"id":2138,"date":"2025-09-15T13:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/?page_id=2138"},"modified":"2025-09-15T13:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:07:17","slug":"the-leaders-summit-session-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/the-leaders-summit-session-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Leader&#8217;s Summit (Session 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lead With Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alright, in this session, I want to talk with you about VISION. Because, one of the most significant resources a leader can offer \u2014 is a clear and compelling <strong>VISION<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People can go without a lot of things in life, but they cannot thrive without vision. Without a clear sense of where they\u2019re going \u2014 whether in life, family, or ministry \u2014 people end up wandering. Vision provides direction, focus, and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f0b7e97048da654c3ea9d42e73269d7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proverbs 29:18<\/strong> says, <em>\u201cWhere there is no vision, the people perish\u201d<\/em> (NKJV).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dce199c2a1f5c7e5660b946a29ede69e wp-block-paragraph\">Another translation states, <em>\u201cWhere there is no revelation, people cast off restraint\u201d <\/em>(NIV).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4221cf03316aed2ec65876313ef1291c wp-block-paragraph\">The Message paraphrase puts it this way: <em>\u201cIf people can\u2019t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed\u201d<\/em> (MSG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, vision is necessary for the sake of the people we lead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, vision matters \u2014 not just for the church as a whole, but for every area of ministry. If you lead children, youth, worship, hospitality, media, finances, or administration \u2014 you need vision for what God wants to do through you. Because people don\u2019t just need another event or another activity. They need direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God said to <strong>Habakkuk<\/strong>, <em>\u201cWrite the vision; make it plain\u2026 so he may run who reads it\u201d<\/em> (Habakkuk 2:2). Vision isn\u2019t just about seeing what God sees \u2014 it\u2019s about helping others see it too, so they can run with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s why this matters for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vision gives <strong>focus<\/strong> \u2014 it keeps you from scattering energy across things that don\u2019t matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision gives <strong>purpose<\/strong> \u2014 it reminds people <em>why<\/em> their work matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision gives <strong>unity<\/strong> \u2014 it pulls a group of people into a shared direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without vision, ministry becomes busy but not fruitful. Calendars get crowded, but lives aren\u2019t changed. With vision, ministry becomes movement \u2014 people running together toward God\u2019s purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Events will come and go. But a God-given vision has the power to sustain momentum, inspire sacrifice, and build unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, here\u2019s the Guiding principle for this session:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programs don\u2019t unite people. Shared vision does!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how does this affect you (as ministry leaders), and how do you lead with vision?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me show you three actionable steps from Scripture. The first is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. See It! \u2014 Seek God\u2019s Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in vision is not to dream up big ideas \u2014 it\u2019s to see what God already sees. Real vision doesn\u2019t start in a planning session; it starts in the presence of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4895420217ece307f4b1b46805d70140 wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Habakkuk 2:1,<\/strong> the prophet says, <em>\u201cI will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you catch that? Habakkuk positioned himself to listen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vision doesn\u2019t begin with brainstorming or whiteboards, it begins with prayer and revelation from God.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As leaders in God\u2019s house, our responsibility is not to try and dream up our own plans and then ask God to bless them. Our responsibility is to seek God\u2019s heart and align our lives (and ministries), with His divine plan!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nehemiah modeled this too. After months of prayer, fasting, and planning, he gathered the people and said, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-229d5c94cfafef00bda3f230f1afe133 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cYou see the trouble we are in\u2026 Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace\u201d<\/em> (Nehemiah 2:17).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he shared how God\u2019s hand was with him. And the people responded: <em>\u201cLet us start rebuilding.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know why? Because Nehemiah didn\u2019t just see the vision \u2014 he shared the vision in a way that inspired the people to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, here\u2019s the struggle for many (us us), in ministry:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Sometimes we carry vision in our hearts, but we fail to communicate that vision clearly to the people serving with us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 And when vision isn\u2019t shared, people default to activity and busy calendars instead of purpose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 They exchange vision for routines, and mission for maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once God has given you a vision, your next responsibility is to make sure others can see it too. A vision that stays locked in your heart won\u2019t move anyone. It has to be communicated in a way that people can understand, embrace, and act on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sharing vision means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make it clear<\/strong> \u2014 People shouldn\u2019t have to guess where you\u2019re going. Clarity builds confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it compelling<\/strong> \u2014 Vision should stir passion, not just fill space on a calendar or a bulletin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it consistent<\/strong> \u2014 Vision isn\u2019t a one-time announcement. You repeat it until your team can say it back in their own words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-d45af292a9b776d33bc33d4e905d3e4c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#880c0c\"><strong>Here\u2019s what I know:<\/strong> <em>People don\u2019t automatically follow vision; they follow leaders who communicate vision well \u2014 with clarity and deep conviction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why no matter where you serve \u2014 whether in worship, kids, media, hospitality, or finances \u2014 your team needs to hear again and again why what they do matters, how it fits into God\u2019s bigger story, and where you\u2019re headed together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programs alone can keep people busy, but only a shared vision will keep them united and moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okay, if the first way the Bible teaches us to lead with vision is by SEEING IT! Here\u2019s the second way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Share It! \u2014 Make the Vision Clear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice again, <strong>Habakkuk 2:2<\/strong> says, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-347a6f1648a9abb9a42c562f13279320 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWrite the vision; make it plain.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vision that isn\u2019t clear is just a pipe dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s nothing more than an idea, or a vague thought. And while the senior pastor usually sets the overall vision for the church, your role as a ministry leader is to translate that vision into the ministry you lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pastor, would you remind us how you define the VISION of this church? What\u2019s the primary purpose and mission from which your ministries flow? How do you articulate the vision around here?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about it like this: if the church vision is a river, your ministry is one of the streams that flows from it. In geographical terms, these are called: Distributaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s your role!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your responsibility within this church isn\u2019t to become a tributary \u2014 determining the flow of the river of vision around here, or to create a brand-new river. But, your role is to be a distributary \u2014 helping the river of ministry (the greater vision), reach the community and the people around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your job is to ensure that your specific ministry flows in the same direction as that of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means you need to understand the vision, and then use it as the filter through which your ministry flows. Maybe ask yourself:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>How does this look in children\u2019s ministry?\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How does this play out on the worship team?\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How does this shape how we welcome people at the front door?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your church\u2019s vision is <em>\u201cto reach people and disciple them in Christ,\u201d<\/em> then in youth ministry that may look like building intentional mentoring relationships.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>worship<\/strong>, it may look like choosing songs that clearly communicate the gospel.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>youth<\/strong> <strong>ministry<\/strong>, it might look like raising up teenagers who are bold in their faith at school, who lead in worship, and who invite their friends to know Jesus. Every youth night is not just about games \u2014 it\u2019s about building lifelong faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>deacons<\/strong>, <strong>board members<\/strong>, or <strong>advisory<\/strong> <strong>team members<\/strong>, vision means remembering that every financial decision, every building repair, every policy discussion is not just \u201cbusiness\u201d \u2014 it\u2019s stewardship of God\u2019s resources to advance His mission. You\u2019re not just maintaining a building; you\u2019re fueling ministry.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>hospitality<\/strong> <strong>team members<\/strong> or <strong>greeters<\/strong>, it means seeing every welcome as a chance to show Christ\u2019s love. You\u2019re not just passing out bulletins \u2014 you\u2019re shaping first impressions that open the door for people to encounter Jesus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the <strong>media team <\/strong>\u2014 <strong><em>sound, lighting, livestream<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 vision means recognizing you\u2019re not just turning knobs or pushing buttons. You\u2019re creating an atmosphere where people can worship without distraction, where the Word can be heard clearly, and where the gospel can go beyond the room to people watching online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>small<\/strong> <strong>group<\/strong> <strong>leaders<\/strong>, vision means seeing your group not as a meeting to check off, but as a spiritual family \u2014 a place where discipleship, encouragement, and accountability happen week after week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1d45f7a96e8312e0421d2cc933259f1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#810a0a\"><em>POWERPOINT<\/em><em>: <\/em><em>\u201cIf people can\u2019t recall it, they can\u2019t run with it. So make it clear.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure people understand the <strong>WHY<\/strong> behind the <strong>WHAT<\/strong> of your ministry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a leader, your job is to keep repeating it, keep illustrating it, and keep connecting the dots \u2014 until they don\u2019t just do the task, but embrace the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okay, so if the first step is to <em>see<\/em> the vision, and the second is to <em>share<\/em> the vision, there\u2019s one more step we can\u2019t miss \u2014 and that\u2019s to <em>live<\/em> the vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Live It! \u2014 Model the Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vision is never meant to stay on paper or in a Sunday sermon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most powerful vision is not just spoken \u2014 it\u2019s lived.Vision isn\u2019t just something you say \u2014 it\u2019s something you live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a81d33f4ae1d7dc5b31639549013d240 wp-block-paragraph\">Paul told the Corinthians, <em>\u201cFollow me as I follow Christ\u201d<\/em> (1 Cor. 11:1).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, Paul was saying: \u201cWatch my life, not just my words.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s how vision is caught \u2014 not just taught.People don\u2019t just listen to what you teach; they watch how you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of Nehemiah. He didn\u2019t just rally the people with speeches about rebuilding; he picked up stones and joined them in the work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as we already touched on earlier, with Jesus, He didn\u2019t just say, <em>\u201cThe greatest among you must be a servant.\u201d<\/em> But He demonstrated it, by wrapping that towel around His waist and washing His disciples\u2019 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real leaders embody the vision they want others to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why credibility is essential in leadership. You can\u2019t preach faith if you\u2019re living in fear. You can\u2019t call others to sacrifice if you\u2019re unwilling to give. You can\u2019t urge people to love if you lead with anger or pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cdd3178864a0714ba7dc2b6c7cb5f52b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#7e0d0d\"><strong><em>POWERPOINT<\/em><\/strong><em>:&nbsp;<\/em><em> \u201cPeople don\u2019t follow vision statements \u2014 they follow visible examples.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without question \u2014 credibility is the foundation of all leadership!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without it, even the best vision loses its power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can\u2019t preach faith if your own life is marked by fear.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can\u2019t challenge others to sacrifice if you\u2019re greedy and unwilling to give.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can\u2019t call people to love if your leadership is laced with pride or anger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People don\u2019t just listen to what you say \u2014 they watch how you live. They measure your words against your actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why, if we want our teams (and ministries), to really embrace the vision God has given us, <strong>then<\/strong> <strong>we must embody it first!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because, nothing builds trust like a leader whose life and message are congruent. When your example matches your words, then your vision will become believable. And when that happens \u2014 people will be inspired to follow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application and Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what does this mean for us today?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading with vision means we must first see it \u2014 spend time with God, asking Him to reveal His perspective. Then we must share it \u2014 communicate it clearly, simply, and repeatedly until it becomes part of the culture. And then we must live it \u2014 embody it in our daily leadership so others see what it looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let me ask you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If someone asked the people you lead,<em> \u201cWhat\u2019s the vision of your ministry?\u201d<\/em> could they answer? If not, then it\u2019s time to clarify it and share it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And if they could define the vision of your ministry, could they say they\u2019ve seen it in you first?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because at the end of the day, vision is not just words on paper. It\u2019s a calling from God that shapes how we lead, how we serve, and how we live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2014 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discussion Questions (5\u20137 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>So, take a moment and reflect \u2014 how clearly do you feel your ministry team understands the vision of this church and your area of ministry?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And how are you modeling that vision among your team?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prayer (Closing 2\u20133 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aadc92ceb1035c35170bd1d514baa119 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#880a0a\"><em>\u201cLord, we don\u2019t want to lead by our own ideas. We want Your vision. So, as the song says \u2014 open the eyes of our hearts, Lord. We want to see you and discern what you\u2019ve called us to accomplish. Give us courage to live boldly. Help us communicate your vision for our church and ministries clearly. And help us to live it out with our life \u2014 not just our words. In Jesus name, amen!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead With Vision Session 2 Introduction Alright, in this session, I want to talk with you about VISION. 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