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When Vision & Discipleship Meet Budget
Everything is a choice, and leaders choose the financial culture they create. Every conversation can be both a vision and discipleship conversation, including planning the annual budget. Invite congregants to invest in a vision rather than simply approve a budget. (Photo: © Artur Gabrysiak – Fotolia.com)
Try a Vision-Based Budget Retreat
How about planning and leading a “vision-based budgeting retreat” this year? Here are some thoughts from David Putman and Todd McMichen of Auxano, as well as a link to a more in-depth resource. (Photo: taxcredits.net, creative commons, http://taxcredits.net/)
Of Spit, Mud, and Miracles
Fourth Sunday in Lent Lectionary Reflection, March 30, 2014
It’s truly amazing what Jesus can do with a little dust, some simple spit, and a few words. He gives sight to the blind and new life to those dead in sin. How is it that we so often miss the action of Jesus in the world? Why are we so blind to the everyday miracles that surround us? Read on for ideas about the gospel lesson for this week; open your eyes and see. (Photo: Tony Alter, Creative Commons)
Visions, Dreams, and Bold Response
Sixth Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, May 5, 2013
What does it mean to have vision? How is God speaking to you and to your faith community? Who is that “man from Macedonia†in your dreams? Who or what is calling you to faithful action and holy response? (Photo: © bonniemarie – Fotolia.com)
Seven Practices to Shape Your Church’s Culture
Click here to read church vision expert Will Mancini’s thoughts on seven key practices to shape church culture. These practices can be used intentionally by church leaders to help articulate and shape culture and in turn clarify vision. (Photo by Alex Wiebe used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Do You See What I See?
Lectionary Reflection Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A, May 30, 2011 In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. John 14:19 My youngest daughter recently saw a new optometrist for her annual eye exam. She has complained on and off […]
A Question of Blindness
4th Sunday in Lent, Year A, April 3, 2011
This week’s gospel lesson invites–no compels–us to examine our own vision and blindness. How do we respond to Jesus’ words in verse 41? (Photo by AfghanistanMatters used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
