Biblical Truth:

•  “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” – Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
• “So, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Leadership Truth:

“The ultimate goal is not that we would do good things for others. It’s not even to start churches or share our faith. The ultimate aim of our lives is to bring glory to God” (Life on Mission, p. 27)

5 Ways to Execute the Vision:

1. TRUST GOD and the PROCESS

     a. God is the creator and articulate of the vision.

2. Settle the level of your OWN CONVICTIONS first

     a. The Vision - If you don’t support it, you won’t be able to execute it!

3. DISCUSS/DEBATE PRIVATELY, but HONOR and SUPPORT PUBLICALLY

     a. When honor is practice, it becomes a part of the culture.

4. Assume the BEST even when you are tempted to think the WORSE

     a. We’re all on the same team and we all want the same thing.

5. Commit to being a KEEPER OF UNITY (It’s BIBLICAL)

     a. “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” – Romans 12:16

Biblical Truth:

“As a prisoner of the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV)

The Role of the Leader: How to get others to connect to the vision? It’s all about TRUST!

1. Practical trust in GOD (He knows more that we do)

2. Principal trust in AUTHORITY (It’s how we maintain unity and eliminate division)

3. Personal trust in the LEADER (God called the leader, so we trust God’s discussion)

Take-A-Way: What does this mean for you…the leader?

1. Be a CRITICAL THINKER, not just a TASK-DRIVEN DOER (Move from listening & thinking to doing, creating, and innovating)

2. Be PROACTIVE, not just REACTIVE (It’s the difference between being an intentional leader vs a reactionary leader)

3. Be CLEAR, not just CLEVER (Just because it sounds good to you, doesn’t mean it make sense to others)