Vision: Multiplying Gospel Communities
2 Corinthians 5:10-20
Pastor Matthias Haeusel
Part of Fully Devoted—Mission • Vision • Strategy
January 15, 2023

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’.