MayBuil3 05-11-180 BUILDING GLOBAL VISION 6 Steps to Discovering God’s Mission Vision for Your Church David Mays ACMC, 1996, 2005, 73 pp., ISBN 1-930924-28-3

Building Global Vision is a 6-session study guide to help church leaders prepare themselves to receive from God a clear mental picture (vision) of something He wants to accomplish in the world through their church. Each session includes a personal Bible Study to help participants see how God has guided his servants in the past. The book uses George Barna’s definition of vision as being “a clear mental picture of a preferable future imparted by God to His chosen servants ... based on an accurate understanding of God, self and circumstances.” Most books on doing church deal almost exclusively with God’s desire for outreach in their own culture and community. However, to know God’s vision for global outreach church leaders must know God and his purposes, the particular strengths of their congregation, and some important facts about the world. The core of the process deals with examining God’s agenda in the world, what the world is like today, and how God has gifted, equipped and connected your particular church for ministry. The six topics covered include: Recognizing the Need for a New Vision Understanding True Vision for Ministry Committing to Spiritual Preparation Gathering Information on Our World Gathering Information about Your Church Writing the Vision Statement The book draws heavily on several authors, applying their concepts to global missions. These include Aubrey Malphurs (Developing a Vision for Ministry), George Barna (The Power of Vision and other books), Burt Nanus (Visionary Leadership and other books), and Henry Blackaby (Experiencing God). Because vision for an organization comes from the top, this book will have greatest impact if pastors, elders, and church leaders study the book together. Order from ACMC at 877-492-2262 or info@acmc.org * * * * *