Retreat 1: Vision

Welcome to Your Acts 2 Journey


In this series of videos, the Acts 2 Journey team offers instructions on how to approach Retreat 1. Vision Teams at this retreat engage in current reality assessments and answer the first two of the ten questions: Why does this church exist? Where are we going?

Start Here

Thanks for attending Retreat 1 of the Acts 2 Journey Cohort. Here, you will find a library of video resources designed to help you and your team review the material presented at Retreat 1, engage in discussions on important topics, and complete the necessary assignments prior to Retreat 2. Scroll through the video segments to get started.


You can choose to work through the video sessions in order or pick and choose based on your team’s needs. You’ll want to refer to your Retreat 1 Handout or Spanish Retreat 1 Handout.


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Pastor and Spouse Sessions

Guiding Change in the Local Church

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Leader Guide >

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Slides >

Priorities that Maximize Impact

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Leader Guide >

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Vision Team Session
Retreat 1 Participant Handout >

Retreat 1 Leader Guide >

Retreat 1 Slides >


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Assessing Current Reality

Frequently Asked Questions

    1. A Spirit-Empowered Church


    2. Introduction


    3. Transformation Part 1


    4. Transformation Part 2 / Assessing Current Reality


    5. Congregational Life Cycle


    6. The Need for Fresh Vision


    7. We Can't Stay Here


    8: Turn and Take Your Journey


Mission & Vision

Frequently Asked Questions

    9. Why Do We Exist? (Mission)


    10. Where Are We Going? (Vision)


    11. First Century vs. Fourth Century


    12. Finding Vision: The Amanda Game


    13. Finding Vision: The Power of Your Story


    14. Biblical Functions Assessment


    15. I Dream of a Church


    16. Constructing the Vision Statement


Team Assignments

Frequently Asked Questions

    17. Reviewing the Life Cycle


    18. Exercise: First Century vs. Fourth Century


    19. Reviewing Dream Statements


    20. Reviewing Vision Statements


Ready for Retreat 2?


Great progress on defining your church's mission! Get ready to dive into values and church culture in Retreat 2.

GO TO RETREAT 2