Vision requires patience
Patience is definitely a virtue. In today's world, we're a "right now" society. Instant gratification is not only what we expect, it's what we demand.
When changes take too long to occur, we become impatient and begin to question the methodology, its necessity, and the individuals responsible for the change.
Members of Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church are dealing with patience in where and how to maintain day-to-day and week-to-week activities. They also are facing the monumental tasks of deciding what type of facility to build, and where.
There are probably just as many ideas and visions as there are parishioners.
This past Thursday, Hillsboro Community Development and Planning Commission discussed a vision for the community.
City administrator Steve Garrett asked the planning commission to contemplate a vision and suggested the city's comprehensive plan be updated.
Public input is the key ingredient in a community's visioning and planning process.
Evolution is constant for any community and Hillsboro is no different. Priorities and focus changes, and are necessary for a community to survive.
Years ago, change was gradual and anticipated. Now change is constant and inevitable. Status quo is not acceptable or advisable for communities.
Vision requires patience to see it through. Without patience, the vision is abandoned and the future may be uncertain.
Discussing plans and visions is a good idea for the MB congregation and Hillsboro community. Discussion can bring understanding and understanding can bring support and faith.
With support and faith, a church and community can achieve just about anything.
Joel Barker, futurist and business management consultant and trainer said, "Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world."
— Susan Cooper
