VISION CASTING
BILL HYBELS
VIDEO OVERVIEW:
In the message “A Vision to Die For” at Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit, Bill Hybels
defined vision as the painting of a picture that produces passion in people. Since the church is the hope of
the world, ministry leaders need to understand the importance of a vision. Bill acknowledges that the fantasy
of every senior leader is they can develop a vision solely on their own, and those they lead will happily follow
it. The reality is, people may applaud or appreciate the vision, but if they haven’t had a chance to contribute
to the vision they won’t have a stake in it, and so they will never own it. Smart leaders know nothing matters
more than ownership of a vision. No matter how breathtaking, bold, or awe-inspiring the vision, or how
powerfully it is cast, the vision will never become reality unless it is owned deeply by a significant
percentage of people within the organization. Bill is convinced vision is the most powerful offensive
weapon in the leader’s arsenal.
TRANSITION TO VIDEO CLIP:
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
As the founding and senior pastor
of Willow Creek Community Church
in South Barrington, Illinois, and the
Chairman of the Board for Willow
Creek Association, Bill Hybels is a
well-known and respected church
In this clip, Bill gets specific about how leaders can cast a vision which people in an organization
will fully own.
leader, speaker, teacher, and
POST CLIP SUMMARY:
Creek’s pioneering ministries have
After the video clip, Bill continues to discuss refining vision in ways that will clarify and strengthen the vision
and continue to increase supporters’ ownership. This includes listening and adjusting—which shows
individuals they are valued. Bill challenges leaders with the question of whether they really are owners of the
vision God has given them, or whether they treat the vision as if they are hirelings. Bill then offers a
self-check for leaders to help determine the difference.
TEAM DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
award-winning author. Willow
made it one of the most-attended
churches in North America with an
outreach that extends worldwide.
Bill Hybels has authored more than
20 books, including: Axiom, Fit to be
Tied, Rediscovering Church (with his
1. Do you think vision is really the most powerful offensive weapon in the leader’s arsenal? Why or why not?
wife Lynne), Too Busy Not to Pray,
2. What does your church or organization currently do to cultivate ownership of vision?
Courageous Leadership, Just Walk
3. What are the two most important things your organization can improve in the way you cast vision?
Across the Room, Holy Discontent,
and Whispers: Hearing God’s Voice
and Having the Guts to Respond.
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