Lesson 04 Vision and change (Part 1)

Question 1

1. Define vision:

Answer 1

Vision is the ability to see what needs to change.

Question 2

2. Change is what two (2) things?

Answer 2

a. Difficult

b. Inevitable

Question 3

3. Finish this statement: “We must not confuse_________________________________________________.

Answer 3

We must not confuse our message with our method. The message cannot change, but the methods might change.

Question 4

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

a. _________________-______________________
b. _________________-______________________

Answer 4

a. Degrees-A change of degree is simply doing the same thing, but at a greater level.
b. Kinds-However, there are times when we need to fundamentally change what we’re doing and do ministry in a different kind of way.

Question 5

5. How can we tell if we are being effective?

Answer 5

If we measure the things that are important to our vision, we can see if we’re being effective or not.

Question 6

6. Future success is not guaranteed by what?

Answer 6

Past success

Question 7

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

Answer 7

However, at some point, these things will become inhibitors of our growth and success in achieving our mission.

Question 8

8. When measuring, what must we distinguish between?

Answer 8

It is very important that we distinguish between inputs (raw resources) and outputs (results).

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Inputs

a. Facilities
b. Fundraisers
c. Heritage

Processes and Systems

a. Accountability
b. Mentoring
c. Relationships

Outputs

a. Converts
b. Disciples
c. Faithfulness

Question 10

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

Answer 10

It may need to change the way it processes its resources.