Notes + Questions: Vision: Multiplying Gospel Communities

Intro:

Cross+Crown exists

To saturate our cities with the Gospel

By multiplying Gospel Communities 

That are making fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ

Who believe, belong, become and build.

VISION:

A Preferred Future…

Definition: A Vision is a mental picture of what could be, coupled with the conviction that it should be.

“Everyone ends up somewhere in life, a few people end up somewhere on purpose.”

Corporate Vision Statements:

• Disney - To make people happy.

• Google - To provide access to the world’s information in one click.

• Amazon - To be the earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible price.

• Instagram - Capture and share the world’s moments.

• TED Talks - Spread Ideas

• Tesla - To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

• Whole Foods - To nourish people and the planet

• UW - To educate a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment by cutting-edge scholarship.

• Ben & Jerry’s - Making the best Ice Cream in the nicest possible way.

Presidential Slogans: 

• President Biden - Build back better.

• President Trump - Make America great again.

• President Obama - Change we can believe in.

God’s Vision for the World: 

Habakuk 2:14 - For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Cross+Crown’s Vision: 

To saturate our cities with the Gospel

By multiplying Gospel Communities 

That are making fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ

Who believe, belong, become and build.

Paul’s Vision: 

• Paul’s Ambition - Romans 15:14-21

• Paul’s Call - Acts 9:15 

• Paul’s life, faithfulness and ministry - Acts 20:17-35

• Paul’s Price - 2 Corinthians 11:23-33

• Paul’s Prize - 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Your Call: 

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST - 2 Corinthians 5:10-20

CG Questions:

1. Discuss the topic of Vision. 

- Do you believe Vision is important?

- Do you believe Vision is helpful?

- Are you aware of the vision of your employer or University?

- Do you personally have a vision for your life?

2. What do you think saturating our cities with the Gospel means for you personally?

3. Take some time considering the subject of ‘Ambassadors for Christ’.