I'm Todd McMichen, and I help pastors discover and acheive God's dream for their church.
It is simply the most important part of moving an organization forward. You would think something so natural as seeing would mean vision is easy. A workable vision needs to be unique to its leadership, city, and culture. It must inspire a high calling and passionate sacrifice, yet be measured through an achievable strategy.
Every vision needs to be resourced. Whether its budgets, buildings, missions, or debt, all require resources. Funds can be raised by a capital campaign, however a vision driven initiative raises resources. To accomplish God's vision, God's people need to raise their level of understanding, passion, commitment, and sacrifice. An engaged congregation is a generous congregation. People love a God inspired vision, not a fund raising campaign. Resources follow vision and leadership.
The modern church is a multiplying church. A multi-campus vision requires leaders, resources, and a reproducible strategy. You can buy some equipment, hire a staff, and rent a location, but is that all it takes to successfully become a multi-campus church or plant a new church?