Leaders Communicate Vision.

The Fifth Meeting of Men’s Azimuth 10 on Leadership That Sees Further

From the very beginning, Men’s Azimuth 10 has been guiding participants along a path that moves from inner foundations toward concrete leadership practice. After reflecting on the character of a leader, a leader’s dependence on God, integrity, and godly values, the fifth meeting placed at the center a theme without which no community can grow: vision.

The session titled “Leaders Communicate Vision” made clear that vision is not a strategy or an action plan. Vision is a spiritual way of seeing reality, the ability to perceive what God is doing and where He is leading, and then to invite others to walk that road together.

Vision as an answer to the hunger for God

At the start of the meeting, attention was drawn to a familiar experience in the Church: seasons of heightened spiritual intensity—such as Lent—when many people feel a renewed hunger for God and desire for meaning, yet struggle to sustain this longing throughout the year.

This is precisely where leaders are needed—not merely to spark momentary enthusiasm, but to help others keep their direction. God leads His people through vision, and leaders are called first to receive this vision themselves and then to communicate it faithfully.

The Apostle Paul: a man of two visions

The central biblical reference was 2 Corinthians 12:1–7, where Paul describes being caught up to the third heaven. This passage reveals both the greatness of the revelation and the humility that protects the leader from pride.

Paul lived with two complementary visions:

• a vision of heaven—the final home and ultimate goal,

• and a vision of his earthly mission—to proclaim the Gospel and build the Church among the Gentiles.

The first gave him hope; the second gave him direction. Together they enabled Paul to persevere through suffering, rejection, and hardship with unwavering trust in God.

Seeing God before seeing the future

One of the key messages of the meeting was simple and demanding:

Godly leaders must first have a vision of who God is before they can have a vision of what to do.

God may not grant every leader an experience like Paul’s, but He desires to reveal Himself to each one—His character, His heart, and His purposes. This revelation comes through:

• Scripture,

• prayer,

• and a daily search for God’s presence.

A leader who does not seek God begins to base vision on himself. A leader who seeks God learns to see reality through God’s eyes.

Three questions that shape vision

Participants were invited to wrestle with three fundamental questions:

• Where do I come from?

• Why am I here?

• Where am I going?

Without God’s revelation, these questions remain unresolved. In God’s light, they uncover the truth that human life is meant for more than survival or short-term success. God has placed eternity in the human heart and prepared a future far greater than we can presently imagine.

Such vision gives leaders stability, even when circumstances are uncertain.

Vision that leads to action

Vision is not a vague dream detached from reality. It is an idea so compelling that it mobilizes gifts, resources, and decisions needed for its fulfillment.

A leader truly becomes a leader when he rises above the chaos of the present moment and begins to see what comes next. Without vision, communities merely react to problems. With vision, they move in a clear direction.

At the same time, it was emphasized that visions driven by personal ambition do not come from God. Authentic vision always serves the Kingdom of God and is rooted in humility and service.

Another step on the Men’s Azimuth journey

The fifth meeting confirmed once again that Men’s Azimuth 10 is not a course in leadership techniques. It is a path of formation of the heart and of perception, gradually preparing leaders to guide others responsibly and faithfully.

Upcoming sessions will explore communication, authority and influence exercised in humility, and—during the final leaders’ weekend—the building of relationships and mentoring.

Invitation

If you are a leader or animator of a men’s initiative, a community, or if you are discerning your place in service, Men’s Azimuth 10 is also for you.

It is a path for those who desire leadership rooted in God, free from rivalry, and open to cooperation.

Join the journey and discover, together with other leaders, how God wants to lead men in our communities, parishes, and environments.