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CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA

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Page 1: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

CHAPTER 22A WORTHY VISION FOR

AMERICA

Page 2: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

Read Genesis 1: 1-3

What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing to other nations?

What if each of us as a person owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing to others?

Page 3: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

Read Matthew 5:13-16

Is the salt of your life tasteless or does it bring out the flavor of life?

Is the light of Jesus in your life shining so that others may see it, or do you have it hidden under a bushel basket?

What do you need to change in your life so that your light shines brighter and salt adds more flavor?

Page 4: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

Read Matthew 20: 25-28

How have you placed yourself in a servant’s role?

Page 5: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

How can America reclaim our vision of being the light to the world, seeking to bless others, and carrying our power with humility?

Page 6: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

How does our “war on terror” only make the situation worse by making our enemies hate us ever more?

Do you think we would succeed in making our enemies our friends, especially Muslim nations, if we moved toward a foreign policy built around compassion, humility, and servanthood?

Page 7: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

John Kotter of Harvard defines the role of a leader as

1. Casting a compelling vision2. Aligning resources to accomplish this vision3. Motivating and inspiring people to do

whatever is necessary to make the vision a reality

What is your vision for this country?

Page 8: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

John Kotter of Harvard defines the role of a leader as

1. Casting a compelling vision2. Aligning resources to accomplish this vision3. Motivating and inspiring people to do

whatever is necessary to make the vision a reality

What is the vision of Warwick Memorial UMC?

Page 9: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

With the previous definition of a leader, how are church leaders, both staff and laity doing in making this vision become a reality?

Page 10: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

Read Philipians 2:3-7

How easy is it for you to put the interests of others ahead of your own?

Page 11: CHAPTER 22 A WORTHY VISION FOR AMERICA. Read Genesis 1: 1-3 What if we as a nation owned the vision that God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing

America and each of us have incredible potential to create a better, safer, and more just world.

We need to claim the following ideals• Blessed to be a blessing• Be the light of the world• Demonstrate greatness through humility and

service