Discovering Your God-Given Visions
Answer these questions to help you get closer to your personal vision…
1) What one thing bothers you most about the world?
2) If you knew you couldn’t fail, what one thing would you pursue for God?
3) What do you tend to pray for the most?
4) What gives you energy?
5) What have you secretly believed you would be really good at if only you were given a chance?
6) What do others say that you are good at? That you are not good at? (Have you asked lately?)
7) What projects or accomplishments, though probably unnoticed by others, created a deep sense of satisfaction on your life’s journey? What projects or accomplishments from any part of your life are you most proud of?
What would you want people saying about you at your funeral? State three words that reflect “who you were.” State three words that reflect “what you accomplished.”
9) Who are your heroes? Why do you admire them? Who have you wanted to emulate or spend time with but have not been able to?
Can you use some of these answers to help you decide how you can best serve your church and God’s kingdom in this world?
Much of the above questions can be answered collectively by your church, and you may find some obvious hints for future mission opportunities, and how you and others can assist in those missions. For the church, you can also add the question, “What can our church do better than the others in our neighborhood?”
What are some of your ideas on how to best explore our future vision and mission?
