The Leader's Vision

Bruce Wilkinson breaks down the core principles of visionary leadership at the 1999 DTS National Leadership Conference.

Stages of Visionary Leadership:

• Vision birthing experience
• Importance of having a significant vision
• Misconceptions about visionaries

Instinctive Bonding and Intensive Burden:

• How to identify and respond to a vision
• Instinctive reaction to needs and developing a burden for the vision
• Passion and personal commitment to the vision

Vision Powerhouse:

• Powering the vision through spiritual preparation and closeness with God
• Importance of fasting, prayer, and seeking God's involvement

Confession and Cleansing:

• Confessing sins and seeking forgiveness as part of the visionary process
• Importance of personal holiness and cleansing for visionary leaders

Advanced Methods and Commissioning:

• Advanced methods like covenant intercession
• Ensuring clarity in God’s commissioning

Confidence and Supernatural Answers:

• Confidence in receiving supernatural answers to prayers
• Asking for specific miracles and validation of the vision

Vision Validators and Tests:

• Confirming the vision through passion, proclamation, and permission
• Various tests faced by visionaries, including resources and rumors

Recruitment and Reprioritization:

• Recruiting others to join the vision
• Reprioritizing life to focus on the vision

Final Encouragement:

• Emphasizing the importance of repentance and seeking God's vision
• Encouragement for audience members to seek and commit to their visions

Closing Prayer:

• Collective prayer for repentance and seeking God's vision
• Final worship and gratitude to Jesus Christ for guidance and support

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.