Several leaders had questioned the need for such and whether those subjects were even relevant to the needs of the church. Having spent fifteen years focusing on strategic planning in the secular world, I knew how important vision and clarity of purpose was to businesses and organizations. I believe it is. Prophetic vision was extremely important in Old Testament times as it gave people a sense of where God wanted to lead them. The church continues to move ahead when there are church leaders out in front dreaming dreams and casting a vision of the future for their members.
Leaders inspire others to their best efforts in order to do better, to attain higher purposes.
Leaders are not satisfied with the status quo. They are not satisfied with maintaining things as they are. They are idealists who believe things can be better. Indeed a church without a clear vision is one without purpose or direction. Yet many churches don't take the time to articulate a clear vision for their church.