Vision

Vision- “A clear, shared, and compelling picture of God’s preferred future to which God is calling the Congregation.” From “Leading Congregational Change”

Tom Hank’s HBO series “From the Earth to The Moon” gives us an interesting perspective of the power of vision and values. It is clear at that time in our history that the U.S. valued security, stability, and superiority. The Soviets had shown that they were way ahead of us in the space race. In his now famous speech, President Kennedy declared that being second in space was being last.He then presented an amazing vision for the nation.

He declared that, by the end of the decade the U.S. would place a man on the Moon and safely return him to Earth. This was a powerful, clear and compelling vision for the nation. In the following scenes of the film you see the various reactions from those who would be most immediately impacted by this declaration and dream.

Current astronauts and test pilots were thrilled by the challenge, citizens were excited by the vision and the NASA executives who had to implement this vision had an interesting conversation. They realized that the fulfillment of this vision would require thousands of hours of experience in space when they only had fifteen minutes. It would require the focus of some of the greatest minds in the nation, and technology and materials that had yet to be invented. When one executive was asked, “Can we do it?” His response after a thoughtful pause was, “Yes, we must!” The scene then changes to another NASA official who then breaks down several objectives that must be achieved in order to obtain the goal of sending a man to the moon and safely returning him. What was amazing about these scenes was that despite the nearly overwhelming and “impossible” task before them there was such a power and energy to the vision that they simply had to succeed.

One of the most important stages of our transition period in preparation for the Pastor Search process is discerning God’s vision for Del Cerro. What is God’s plan and purpose for Del Cerro for the next three to five years? God’s revelation of His answer to this question will greatly determine what kind of Pastor you need to be looking for.

Our Wednesday evenings together and our Town Hall meeting on May 15 will focus on the power and purpose of vision. This strategic understanding will greatly enhance the clarity and energy of your Pastor Search Team. Please be in prayer for God’s clear revelation to us of His plan for Del Cerro. Also, please make it a priority to attend and participate in these important times together. This is a time to truly be a people of prayer as we seek God’s direction.

Waiting Upon the Lord – Pastor Jim