One of the most important components of a church seeking to change its ministry for its members and the community, Walker said, is the pastor. The African American church probably reflects that greatest because of the historical role of the pastor in the church. He must be planted by God, not just by a church. There's not going to be any change if a pastor only stays with his church for 18 to 24 months. If a pastor is going to make change, he can't give in to tradition.
Vision is the ability to see the opportunity within the current circumstances.
Full of faith. God rewards those who diligently seek him. It is impossible to please God without faith. Like surfers, pastors and churches must continually catch new waves when the old ones fizzle out. God doesn't change the message, but he often changes the methods.