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7 Indicators For Vision Momentum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Dan Reiland<\/p>\n

\u201cLord, will this work<\/em>?\u201d\u00a0Every leader has prayed an honest prayer like this one about their vision.\u00a0And every leader understands the weight of that prayer.<\/p>\n

When you cast a big vision, there are always risks. If, for no other reason, the outcomes are not guaranteed.\u00a0If you can guarantee the outcomes of your vision, it\u2019s too small. A good vision finds its balance at the intersection of the need for God\u2019s favor and the ability of the leaders to carry their part.<\/p>\n

When it comes to realizing a vision with eternal outcomes, it requires a divine partnership. God does His part, and you do yours. We have confidence in God, but it\u2019s easy to second guess ourselves when the pressure rises.<\/p>\n

Why is it that when some leaders cast vision, it seems like the people get on board quickly, and at other churches, the vision struggles to gain traction?\u00a0In a few circumstances, the difference is found in the talent and charisma of the primary leader. Still, much more often, it\u2019s about tangible elements that any leader can work toward.<\/p>\n

In this post, I\u2019m outlining seven of those elements or indicators that position your vision to gain traction and momentum.\u00a0It\u2019s never a guarantee, and we always need God, but if you put intentional effort toward these indicators, you will greatly\u00a0strengthen the potential of your vision.<\/p>\n

7 Indicators For Vision Momentum:<\/strong>
\n1) A deep passion that engages the hearts of the people<\/strong>
\nVision starts with a burden that generates passion within the leader\u2019s soul. This authentic passion engages the hearts of the people.\u00a0A tired vision by tired leaders gains a tired response.\u00a0If your vision doesn\u2019t capture people at a heart level, their buy-in will be short-lived at best and perhaps barely more than showing up to an event.\u00a0Vision that captures the people has passion behind it, not hype, but a heart level-level fire.<\/p>\n

The vision must be values-driven to engage the heart. Your biblical values must be immediately evident, and the values that define the uniqueness of your church must also be plain to see.<\/p>\n

2) Crystal clear clarity that makes the vision easy to understand<\/strong>
\nOne of my “gifts” as a leader is that I can overcomplicate stuff. So I invest intentional effort into keeping things simple and clear.<\/p>\n

Your vision needs the same kind of attention. In my coaching practice, I see paragraph-long vision statements that need to become one sentence.\u00a0If you have to \u201cexplain\u201d your vision to the congregation you lead, it\u2019s not clear enough.\u00a0Explanation is different than inspiration.\u00a0Explanation is required to understand it; inspiration is necessary to embrace it.\u00a0You inspire with stories and the hoped-for outcomes of your vision.<\/p>\n

3) A promise of a better future\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFor your vision to gain momentum, it must be grounded in the reality of the present but always connected to the future.\u00a0A strong vision communicates that you are in touch with the current realities of your church and current culture and yet communicates faith that God has something better.\u00a0Your vision must carry the hope of a better future.\u00a0A better future should not be solely for the benefit of your own congregation. For example, a new building is great if your burden and passion are to reach people who are far from God.The\u00a0 inherent better future is not only lives changed for eternity, but your community is impacted positively.<\/p>\n

4) A largeness that creates enthusiasm<\/strong>
\nThe definition of a large-sized vision is subjective and requires an artful approach in your leadership.\u00a0Your vision needs to be large enough to depend upon God fully, but not so large that the people don\u2019t believe it.\u00a0A great vision expands your sense of what could happen if the people come together in unity and in partnership with God.\u00a0You can know when you are in the sweet spot when your vision generates enthusiasm and action rather than disbelief or discouragement.<\/p>\n

5) An application that is transferrable<\/strong>
\nIf the people just watch you and a few talented people lead a vision, it will never gain traction.\u00a0Momentum comes from a vision where the people know what to do, and that begins by knowing what is expected of them to see the vision happen.This should not be limited to financial participation.<\/p>\n