5 Keys to Organizational Transitions: Part III

In the book of Acts, the disciples were faced with a significant transition in their ministry. Jesus, their leader, had ascended to heaven, leaving them to carry on the work.

The disciples modeled for us the first two keys of organizational transitions when they prayed corporately and then they filled their leadership gaps. The third key we can learn from the disciples is to clearly cast vision.

Peter had just given the crowd a biblical lesson on what had taken place when he casts the vision. In Acts 2:36, we read, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.”

Peter’s message cut the gathered people to their hearts, and he instructed them to repent and be baptized. A large portion of the crowd did so, adding three thousand new believers to the church on that day.

Like Peter, your vision must both stir and inspire genuine change, motivating your employees. However, it has to be defined. Peter gave a two-step instruction and a promise to the crowd. When your organization is in transition, your followers need to hear and rally around a clear vision.

Questions for Reflection

• What was the vision when the business was started? What is it now? Can you sum it up into a single sentence? What would it look like lived out?
• Do you need to cast a renewed vision for your transition to be effective? Is your vision God-sized or something you could accomplish in your own strength?