Developing the Blueprint
Write the vision
Habakkuk 2:2-3 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.”
Heavenly blueprint = Earthly plan
Strategy •Turn it into a workable plan •Nothing is in isolation – you will need people •Just because it makes sense to you… •Opportunity to test your understanding •Where to start?
6 Honest serving men: Rudyard Kipling The Elephant’s child.
I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When And How and Where and Who.
These are the simplest way any concept can be explained and will answer most of the questions that will commonly arise as you share your vision.
The importance of Why
It is one of life’s greatest joys to wake up in the morning… every morning, with a clear sense of why that day matters, why every day matters. This is what it means to find your WHY. This is the start of an inspiring journey… your inspiring journey. (Simon Sinek).
Why?
Everyone likes to tell you “what” but you get commitment when you explain why? •Define the “problem” so the reason you are doing it is clear •Understand your heavenly mandates – God’s why?
Why?
The more you understand about the why, the better your design and delivery will be •Knowing why informs choices and decisions •Must be able to explain why your project is the solution. If you don’t know why then no-one else will either
What?
Identify the deliverables and activities – what are you actually going to do? •Spiritual authority to do the “thing” – what mountains? •Earthly authority – personal, organisational, legal?
What?
Understand the results you are expecting – outcomes •Outcomes tend to fall into categories such as: •Community, Health, Education, Behaviours & Attitudes, Relationships, Employment, Spiritual, Financial, etc
How?
Organisational structure – ekklesia, trust, club or society, company, charity, CIO, partnership •Governance – Bench of 3, 7 & 12, members, trustees, directors, exec./non exec. •Staff, volunteers •Maintain integrity of purpose – constitution •Resources
Where?
Geography – Place, town, city, region, country, world, solar system, galaxy, universe, all of creation? •What is your jurisdiction – what legal right do you have either earthly or heavenly over that place? •Are there boundaries?
When?
Ask God for his timing •Now or later? •Duration – one off or ongoing? •Short term or ad infinitum? •Never rush in – some things need to be incubated! •Allow for time to prepare and be prepared
Who?
Do you have authority and responsibility for? •Staff, volunteers, ekklesia, members? •Do you want to help? •Beneficiaries, customers? •Do you have to work with? •Agencies – statutory?
Developing your Blueprint practical exercise
Developing your blueprint practical exercise
We are going to help you identify the Why, What and How of your plan today. •Modified business model canvas •Heavenly blueprint canvas
Your Mandates Q. What are you mandated to do? Q. Which Kingdom problems will it solve? Q. Why is it needed? Q. Is it Individual or part of a bigger mandate? Q. How will it be delivered?
Communication Q. Calling people in? Q. Sending out a sound? Heavenly Resources Q. Whose help do you need? Wisdom Angels Men in White Linen Cloud of witnesses, Courts
Heavenly Blueprint
Relationships Q. Who are your called to be in relationship with? Governmental Framework?
Jurisdiction Q. Who, what and where?
Legislation Q. What laws do you need to deliver your mandate?
Activities Q. What will you actually be doing?
Opposition Q. Who would oppose you