This Is Just The Beginning: Vision, Expansion, and Victory

Opening Scripture:

Habakkuk 2:2–3 NLT

Then the Lord said to me, “Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others. This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.

Why Vision Matters:

Proverbs 29:18 NLT

When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

Every movement starts with a moment of clarity.

Vision gives purpose, unites people, and brings God’s will to earth.

At Greater IMPACT, this is just the beginning of what God wants to do!

The Growth Within Us Thus Far…

Salvations: Last year: 3 | This year: 9 | Growth: +6 | Percentage: 200% increase from last year.

Attendance: Last Year: 62 | This year: 226 | Growth: +164 | Percentage: 264.5% increase from last year.

Year 1: Laying The Foundation

A. Reach The Unchurched

Matthew 28:19 NLT

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Evangelism, street prayer ministry, and personal community connections

Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.””

B. Serve With Intention & Integrity

Mark 10:45 NLT

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Create a culture of serving through stewardship and discipleship

1 Peter 4:10 “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”

C. Raise People To Victory Through Baptism

Intentional outreach for salvation and spiritual growth

Regular baptism celebrations and testimonies

D. Build Upon The Foundation…

Isaiah 54:2 ““Enlarge your house; build an addition. Spread out your home, and spare no expense!”

Believing for a consistent physical location for worship, fellowship, and growth

Building Momentum: Years 2-3

A. Grow The Fellowship & Preach The Gospel

Acts 2:42–47 “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.”

Expand IMPACT Groups and continue preaching the gospel with clarity and boldness

B. Meet Community Needs With Compassion

Launch food drives, toy giveaways, and family-centered events

Be known for generosity and love in action

C. Believe For a Permanent Worship Center

Ephesians 3:20 NLT

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

By faith, trusting God to provide our permanent home by the end of Year 3

Our Response: Faith In Action

2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT

For we live by believing and not by seeing.

We aren’t waiting to “feel ready”—we’re moving by faith now!

Three things every person can do:

Pray over the vision

Participate through serving and giving

Promote the vision by inviting and investing in others

What Will Be Your Next Step?

The vision is not for someday; it's for now

Join or start an IMPACT Group

Step into serving

Give faithfully toward the vision

Make a decision for Christ or sign up for baptism