In this episode, Jess and Thom take on a topic that may sound counterintuitive: the danger of a big vision. We both believe vision matters—but we’ve also seen how it can quietly become a distraction. Too many church leaders spend time talking about where they want to go and not enough time taking the next step to get there. We’ll walk through how big vision, when not grounded in action, can actually slow a church down—and how to refocus on the simple, practical steps that lead to real progress.
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- A big vision can become a form of procrastination.
- Leaders may overlook low-hanging fruit.
- A large vision can discourage the congregation.
- Execution matters more than aspiration.
- Healthy churches pair vision with next steps.
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