Vision and Strategy

The Leader Who Saw Ahead In the early 2000s, a young pastor named Marcus inherited a small, aging congregation in a declining neighborhood. Many believed the church had reached its end—but Marcus saw something different. While others focused on dwindling attendance, he noticed the rising number of single parents in the community, the young men hanging around the community center with nothing to do, and the shifting demographics shaping the neighborhood’s future. Instead of tr

The Builder and the Blueprint Years ago, a master builder was hired to construct a beautiful home on a hilltop. He was given the blueprints, the vision, and the resources. Inspired, he spent hours imagining what the final home would look like—sunlit windows, vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace that warmed the entire living room. But when construction began, he ran into a problem: he couldn’t seem to move from the big picture to the small steps. Some days he stared at the blue

Discover how to cast a God-given vision that moves hearts and inspires action. Drawing from Habakkuk, Nehemiah, and Proverbs, this post unpacks practical steps for leaders and believers who want to lead with clarity and faith. Includes a story, reflection questions, and a prayer to help you live out your vision with purpose.