Pastor and people must work together to create and actualize a vision. A vision statement is a one-paragraph summary of a church's or organization's purpose in the Kingdom of God. It is a clarification of the specific direction and activities the church will pursue toward making a true ministry impact. A mission statement, on the other hand, is a definition of the key ministry objectives of the church. While vision relates to specific actions, mission relates to general approaches to action.
Vision has no force, power of impact unless it spreads from the visionary to the visionless.
When properly articulated, vision does not make people afraid or doubtful. Effective leaders must be visionaries, but the best visions outlast the visionaries. A God-given vision helps us to dream big, giving us continuity direction and purpose to his ministry through us. It results in increased interest and commitment, and acceptance of change rather than the status quo. Visions breed encouragement, confidence, loyalty, efficiency, and productivity.