A lot of the churches that are vibrant, growing, and changing the world today are doing so because they follow the method of American Idol. Churches that are stagnant, plateaud, and doing little Kingdom work could do well to pay attention to the American Idol world we live in.
American Idol is a vastly popular television show amongst generations today. It is so because of two main principles: 1) You don't know what is going to happen. and 2) You can be a part of it.
Our churches need this. We need churches that have a vision for the future, a vision that will do great things, a vision that creates change, a vision that inspires, a vision that is so big it requires God. A vision big enough, that grasping at it demands you not actually know what is going to happen. Outside of this vision though, it has to be something that all people of the church can, and want to participate in.
If you can accomplish those two things, you are well on your way to a church that will grow, be active and change lives in a positive way. If you are lacking either of these things, your effectiveness is likely limited.
I hope to be the kind of person who doesn't always know how things are going to turn out. The kind of person who leaves room for God to move and work, but also the kind of person who is actively participating in the work that God is doing.
I feel you here. However getting people to participate and engage in the vision is the tricky part. It is easy to vision cast but with out any followers there is no movement.
ReplyDeleteThat is why the movement needs to start with God and the vision is the continuation from what is already happening.
I am still struggling with "casting vision" but finding myself the only one who believes in it. Yes it is theological sound. Yes I have the best marketing plan. Yes the drive and passion is there. But, the spark and awe-ness of God is not there.
Over the past few years, that is something God really implanted in me. The vision starts with Him, then is communicated and articulated through the community.