Lesson 04

Question 1

Define vision:

Answer 1

The ability to see what needs to change.

Question 2

Change is what two (2) things?

Answer 2

a. Difficult

b. Inevitable

Question 3

Finish this statement: “We must not confuse…

Answer 3

…our message with our method. The message cannot change, but the methods might change.”

Question 4

Name and describe the two (2) aspects of change:

Answer 4

a. Change of degrees - simply doing the same thing, but at a greater level
b. Change in kind - a new understanding, a new model, a new way of envisioning doing things

Question 5

How can we tell of we are being effective?

Answer 5

Measure the things that are important to our vision.

Question 6

Future success is not guaranteed by what?

Answer 6

Past success

Question 7

If we continue to tolerate inferior or ineffective things, what will be the result?

Answer 7

These things will become inhibitors of our growth and success in achieving our mission.

Question 8

When measuring, what must we distinguish between?

Answer 8

Inputs (raw resources) and outputs (results)

Question 9

List three (3) examples under each of the below headings:

Inputs | Processes and Systems | Outputs
———> ————>
__________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________

Answer 9

Inputs | Processes and Systems | Outputs
———> ————>
Visitors Teaching Retention Rate
Talent Events Involvement Rate
Schedules Activities Disciples

Question 10

If a church is not growing over a long period of time, what might it need to do?

Answer 10

Change the way it processes its resources