David Shibley discusses the qualities of a visionary leader, using Joshua as an example, highlighting forward-looking perspective, embracing inheritance, possessing boldness in the face of opposition, knowing God’s presence, having the courage to lead, prioritizing God’s word, and crossing personal barriers.

This session continues discussing qualities of a visionary using Joshua as an example, focusing on characteristics such as being marked by God, cooperating in gathering provision, and having a life-changing encounter with Jesus. David Shibley then shifts to ten steps in focusing on vision, including knowing and developing your gift, getting a vision from God, attempting something big, having a plan for your devotional life, and being filled with the Holy Spirit for the vision to be fulfilled.

The purpose of God’s blessings and empowering His people is to participate in His global plan, especially the Great Commission, which involves bringing all nations under the Lordship of Jesus Christ through world evangelism. Believers from all nations share the privilege and responsibility of spreading the Gospel and cooperating in fulfilling God’s vision for the nations.

David Shibley discusses the dual purpose of God’s blessings, which not only blesses His people but also empowers them to be a blessing to others, specifically referring to world evangelization. It also provides ten strategies for funding the vision God has given, including forgiveness, sowing in faith, tithing, gratitude, and wise risk-taking, among others, along with lessons from the story of a desperate widow.