The future belongs to the visionary pastor because he will define the future. Many churches are led by individuals who hold a leadership post or title. What truly identifies people as leaders, though, is not their title but their mind-set and actions. A common characteristic of all true leaders is that they have vision. And, vision has no force, power or impact unless it spreads from the visionary to the visionless.
Vision is the criteria that separates a leader from simply a manager.
And, vision usually outlasts the visionary. Effective leaders must be visionaries. If our vision is based upon the ability of the human mind, it will suffer from tremendous limitations. Our chances of producing a perfect vision for the church we pastor are slim. But, that which God produces is perfect.