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That Vision Thing J. Mark Jordan The burden of the valley of vision. . . . For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains (Isaiah 22:1, 5; emphasis […]

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How to Use a Purpose Statement Nathaniel Dame Did you know that 84% of purpose statements don’t significantly impact a youth group the way they could? And did you know that 95% of statistics are made up on the spot? Writing a purpose statement is always an exciting time. It’s inspiring to dream and pray […]

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Our Mission Kenneth F. Haney There are five things needed to fulfill our mission: – TRUTH – SPIRIT – UNITY – ZEAL – VISION The United Pentecostal Church International is a church of destiny! We are a movement that has been commissioned for this FINAL HOUR. We have the biblical truth that the New Testament […]

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Building Block of Vision By Andy Stanley 1. A vision begins as a concern. 2. A vision does not necessarily require immediate action. 3. Pray for opportunities and plan as if you expect God to answer your prayers. 4. God is using your circumstances to position and prepare you to accomplish His vision for your […]

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GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR CHURCH Sonny P. Livingston Nearly forty years ago a group of enthusiastic immigrants founded Mountain View Church in western Canada. The group was small, but what it lacked in size it made up in determination, youth, and spiritual vigor. Most of the members worked as hired hands on surrounding farms. The families were large and […]

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GOAL SETTING AND POSITIVE THINKING Reverend R. McCreight I. INTRODUCTION Success or failure in the work of God, or any work, begins right here with having goals. Goal setting is a must in the work of God. AIM AT NOTHING AND YOU’LL “SUCCEED” Here is a simple formula for success: ROLE—GOAL + TOLL = SUCCESS A. DEFINE YOUR ROLE […]

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THE BASICS OF CHRISTIAN GOAL SETTING By: Reverend R. McCreight I. INTRODUCTION Success or failure in the work of God, or any work, begins right here with having goals. Goal setting is a must in the work of God. AIM AT NOTHING AND YOU’LL “SUCCEED” Here is a simple formula for success: ROLE—GOAL + TOLL = SUCCESS […]

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GOAL SETTING IN THE WORK OF GOD: PART 2 By: Dale D. McConkey LONG-RANGE GOALS AND SHORT-RANGE GOALS The church is concerned with two different, but very much related, types of goals,-long-range and short-range goals. The distinctive characteristics of both types are highlighted in illustration 3. Long-range goals (objectives) are completed and approved first. They […]

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GOAL SETTING IN THE WORK OF GOD – PART 1 By: Dale D. McConkey Why Should We Plan? Most people want to see their church succeed-succeed in terms of carrying out God’s work to the greatest possible degree. They want to do good work. They want to contribute to the church’s progress in the most meaningful and rewarding […]

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GOAL SETTING; TICKET TO ANYWHERE Human Engineering is a Ticket to Anywhere As set forth in the preface of this book, one of the mysteries of mankind is that we find 20 percent of the people in practically every line of endeavor responsible for 80 percent of the constructive activities of this life and the other 80 […]

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