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STRATEGY FOR 21ST CENTURY LEADERS
The need for affiliation and relationships will find some substance, but only of internal value, and will not affect the area in a significant way. The cause of a group is designed to accomplish much more. It is always the hope of any group formed to have power or influence that proves its value in the area in which it exists.
The vision of SAL Ministries International, [whether local or global] is to:
1. Achieve through tasks
2. Affiliate through relationships
3. Articulate through power [which is influence through ability]
Spiritual Architectural Landscape, for the purpose of great cause and effect, must be accomplished according to Malachi 3:16 and Ephesians 4. The Hebrew word picture we get in Malachi 3:16 is: "then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another." The words "spoke to one another" is a translation of the Hebrew word "dialogue" which is defined as "flow of meaning." The importance of creative dialogue brings about another dynamic called "dialectic" which means "logic."
It considers two concepts [or realities,] and brings them into logical dialogues with one another. The purpose is not to cause one to rise above the other and overcome the other, but to allow a both/and interaction of the two. The concepts are not meant to "compete" with one another, but to "complete" one another. This will enhance a group ordained by God to achieve, affiliate and articulate!
There are three social drives within human beings: a need of achievement, a need for affiliation, and a need for power. If all of these are not considered and focused on at all times, the goal of the organization/association will begin to be dominated by one of these drives. The individuals involved will begin to dominate according to their personal agenda. This will sabotage and frustrate the goal of a group that has been brought together for the purpose of accomplishment according to change.
The Kingdom of God, which is in the Holy Spirit, (Romans 14:17) will provide glorious outcomes for the area that God has given us as leaders. There is not room for personal ambition and reputations; only to recognize that we have the mind of Christ. (I Cor. 2:16.) With the mind of Christ and shared communication, we will then be able to create Spiritual Architecture and Landscape design.
The prayer Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6: 9-13: "His Kingdom and will be done," gives us a spiritual area plan to become agents of change and create change agents.
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