Jesus’ intent for life in Him should govern our pursuit of vision and goals in His Church, giving great potential for who we can be and what we can do. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to read: Christ-like Intent in Vision & Goal-Setting
Christ-like Pursuit Uses the Right Standard of Measurement
Sometimes a Christ-like pursuit of vision and goals may seem foolish to the world. We think about it differently because we use a different standard for success.
1) Rather than base what we do on personal accomplishments, we measure what we do against the character of God, including His grace and mercies in Christ Jesus.
2) Rather than needing the personal acclaim of people’s applause or self-gratification, we humbly pursue vision and goals in submission to the One who laid down His life for us.
And so we read in Romans 12:1-2, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
The Steering the Church Toward Christ-like Character Leadership Guide also reflects on how staying power ensues from a Christ-like pursuit of vision and goals.
All Posts about Vision Casting & Goal-Setting:
- Have a Vision that Expresses Your Purpose?
- Have a Vision That Clarifies Your Purpose?
- Have a Vision Challenging Enough to Reach Your Purpose?
- Who Sets the Vision?
- Behind the Great Commission
- Good Example of Mission & Vision
- No Specific Examples of Goals in the Great Commission?
- Christ-like Intent in Vision & Goal-Setting
- Christ-like Pursuit of Vision & Goals
- Christ as the Focus, Not the Vision & Goals
- Power to Grasp and Implement a New Vision for the Church
- Vision and Goals Born Out of Prayer
- Vision and Goals Grounded in the Gospel
- Vision and Goals Enveloped by Grace
- Vision and Goals Guided by the Holy Spirit
- Vision and Goals Pursued Through Spiritual Gifting
- Where Might God Want to Take Your Church?
- Vision Casting That Engages People
- Goal-Setting to Reach Our Vision
- Vision and Goals Protected by Spiritual Means
- Vision Problems Solved
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Thanks for the word of encouragement, I appreciate it and i need more of it, I know that God have a purpose of calling me to this ministry, the unbelieve of yesterday have pass, and I have to face the reality of the truth of being summits to the will of God. I am grateful to God that give grace to connect to train church leader. I say thanks to you all.
Emmanuel Felix Udo, I am glad you’ve connected with TrainChurchLeaders as well. I pray you will continue to benefit from the site. New articles are regularly posted in this Practicum addressing various issues and tasks faced by church leaders, looking at them in light of the basics of life in Christ. It’s so important we grasp hold onto His vision born out of His purposes and mission.