JOHN R.W. Stott, an English theologian, states, “Vision begins with a holy discontent with the way things are…”

It is possible to become so content with our church that we become complacent. We are busy building homes, families, and careers, while trying to live in a chaotic, change-filled world. Sometimes the last thing church members want to see changed is their congregation. They like the stability of church being the same week after week. Unfortunately, that sameness can breed complacency and weak ministry.

Discouragement may set in, even bitterness. And the lighthouse God called into existence only emits a weak light. But with vision, the future begins to grow and become clear and larger than the past and present. Discouragement and complacency are replaced with hope. J. David Schmidt

“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” James 2.26

Mike Benson