In this episode, Bill White describes the growth he has seen in a church that executes vision in a way that is compelling and encouraging to everyone, and seeks to make disciples. Bill unpacks the tragedy of a vision being caught up in what a church says, not what they do. If a church can unveil compelling service behind the scenes, those in fellowship with them will be encouraged and motivated to enter into the mission because they have seen the fruit of a vision in the workings. Capturing a vision through relevant serving can help lead those willing to serve into next steps, or provide encouragement to those currently serving. As he concludes, Bill emphasizes that before you start telling a story, you must have a story to tell. Too often a vision can lose its momentum from the stage, where it only gains as it is proven true and compelling by action. Disciples are made from doing, not from consuming more content. When we learn to celebrate God’s goodness and mercy through action, we are only drawn further into serving a great God.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

1. Bill White-Senior Honor: https://vimeo.com/594706728
2. Bill White-WeChoose: https://vimeo.com/577206365
3. Bill White-Defined & Directed by Scripture: https://vimeo.com/521954994/03faebedb8
4. Matt Williams-COVID Update: https://vimeo.com/589955898
5. Scofield Foster-Baptism: https://vimeo.com/588910285/d77c6e2808
6. Matt Williams-Natural Burial: https://vimeo.com/579901133
7. Matt Williams-Care Ministry: https://vimeo.com/552407754/515df41d09

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Thanks to Scott Beardsley, Meg Gurley and Lauren Bryant for their help in producing this episode.